AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Michigan health officials say cyclosporiasis cases have surged to 572, with fresh guidance aimed at reducing illness risk from produce as the source remains unidentified. Ocean Livelihoods: East African coastal women are shifting from fishing-only income to tourism, mangrove restoration, and reef protection as climate change and declining ocean health squeeze traditional work. Trade & Prices for Farmers: The U.S. is allowing tariff-free Moroccan phosphate for eight months, a move expected to lower fertilizer costs for Canadian farms. Canada-USMCA Watch: The U.S. decision to keep USMCA running via annual reviews (instead of a full extension) raises uncertainty for agri-food investment and future trade flows. Alberta Food Support: Alberta is expanding school nutrition with $35M+ in federal funding over two years, adding meals for tens of thousands of students. Crop Conditions: Saskatchewan’s wet, gloomy weather is delaying Saskatoon berry harvest by about 7–10 days, with uneven ripening. Ag Sector Leadership: The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association names a new president focused on better listening across Canada’s seed sector. Local Weather Impacts: Tornado researchers confirm two weak twisters caused minor damage to farms and trees near Kingston, Ont. Agri-Food Market Pressure: APAS reports Saskatchewan farmers are getting a smaller share of the food dollar while grocery prices stay high.
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