AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAvian Influenza Watch: B.C. officials say H5N1 has reached the southeast via a domestic cat, and they’re urging pet owners to be cautious as the virus is carried by migrating wild birds. Extreme Weather: A potent low-pressure system is driving damaging winds across the Prairies, with gusts over 100 km/h in parts of Manitoba and dust-storm conditions possible. Biosecurity at the Border: B.C. is monitoring after Washington state found a yellow-legged hornet at a cargo port—officials call the spread risk low, but they want sightings reported. Food Prices Pressure: Beef costs are climbing again, with Alberta slaughter cattle hitting record levels tied to global shocks from the Iran war and energy-linked inflation. Retail Competition: Loblaw says it won’t enforce grocery lease exclusivities anymore, but critics note restrictive covenants may still linger on the books. Farm Input Reality: Grain Millers highlights regenerative-farm incentives, while producers face volatile fertilizer and fuel costs heading into seeding.
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