AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoEndurance Sports on Farms: More than 70 runners took on the third annual Old Tom Backyard Ultra at a turkey farm near Blumenort, looping 6.71 km every hour until only one competitor remains—organizers say heat and humidity could shorten the race. Soybean Trade Watch: U.S. soybean farmers are seeing a modest lift as China resumes purchases after a buying freeze, but markets remain far from pre-tariff levels and the big question is whether demand fully returns. Ontario Sour Cherry Losses: Norfolk County’s sour cherry crop is effectively a bust—Norfolk Cherry Company says blooms failed, so there will be no harvest or processing this year, with migrant workers redirected or delayed. E20 Ethanol Debate: Industry experts and automakers defended India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol, pointing to extensive testing and phased rollout, while addressing claims about engine problems. Food Security Push: Ottawa unveiled a $3.2B National Food Security Strategy aimed at lowering grocery costs and strengthening Canada’s food system. Agri-Industry Moves: Brandt Group says a new Agribition building is “full steam ahead,” as the show’s future gets a planned livestock-focused expansion.
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