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Last update: an hour agoU.S. Farm Cost Pressure: April grocery prices rose 2.9% at home and 3.2% overall, with gas costs tied to the Iran war adding fuel surcharges to food deliveries—raising fears the full hit is still coming. Policy Push in Washington: Congress returns to tackle fertilizer costs and a House push for year-round E15 ethanol sales, while Senate lawmakers also plan to scrutinize global nutrient supply strains. Haiti Recovery, Food First: Italy-based talks in Rome backed a new cooperation push for Haiti’s rural recovery, alongside FAO emergency support worth $16m to deliver short-cycle seed and small livestock kits to 326,600 people. Mental Health for Farmworkers: Michigan restored free counseling for agricultural workers after USDA-linked funding gaps left services suspended. Caribbean Food Forum: CTO chief Dona Regis-Prosper will keynote Antigua’s 2026 Caribbean Food Forum on regenerative tourism and local food systems. India MSP Boost: India’s Cabinet approved higher 2026-27 MSPs for 14 Kharif crops, with a ₹2.6 lakh crore payout.
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