AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUSMCA/CUSMA Shock for Ag Trade: The U.S. says it won’t renew USMCA in its current form, moving to a new annual review process while the deal remains in force during talks—an outcome that has ag groups watching closely for supply-managed impacts and tariff uncertainty. Farm Inputs & Field Risks: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reports wheat midge emergence is underway in parts of the Prairies after spring moisture, with growers urged to scout and use pheromone traps to track activity. Food Security Push: Canada launched a food security strategy aimed at strengthening supply in northern communities, with funding calls and partnerships framed around reducing import dependence. Heat Safety for Outdoor Work: WHO’s “Beat the Heat” initiative is highlighting heat preparedness for workplaces and major events across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico as extreme heat intensifies. Crop & Market Signals: Mixed grain market movement continues as acreage and stocks estimates shift expectations for wheat, soybeans, and corn.
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