AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSDA Water Grant: USDA awarded a $590,000, three-year grant to help rural households that rely on private wells better understand drinking-water quality and reduce risk, building on Iowa’s earlier rural well survey work. Farm Runoff & Pesticides: A new federal study found troubling pesticide patterns in Midwest streams, with many sites exceeding EPA benchmarks—highlighting how farm runoff can harm aquatic life. Food Safety—Cyclospora: Missouri reported a small uptick in Cyclospora cases, and Penn State Extension shared practical guidance on symptoms and prevention as the outbreak continues to put fresh produce under scrutiny. Corn Growers Push Policy: National Corn Growers Association leaders met with Congress to press for demand growth, export opportunities, and year-round E15, while warning high input costs are squeezing returns. Drought Pressure in the West: Colorado ranchers and farmers are cutting herd and acreage plans as irrigation water runs out early from low snowpack. Legal/Policy—USDA Grants: The Trump administration asked the D.C. Circuit to pause an order requiring USDA to reinstate more than $100 million in land-access grants for underserved farmers. Daylight Saving Fight: The House advanced a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, with farmers in Wisconsin and Wyoming warning about impacts on early-morning farm work and school safety.
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