AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeafood Costs: Maine lobstermen are paying $6.49 a gallon for diesel, putting a roughly $1,000 fuel bill on one Casco Bay captain before he hauls a trap. Higher bait, insurance and maintenance costs add to the strain. Trade Relief: The U.S. is removing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, including paper products, machinery, refrigeration equipment and packaging used by Maine’s blueberry, potato, apple and seaweed producers. The changes take effect Oct. 30, though other Canadian products were added to the tariff list. Heating Energy: Maine heating fuel hit a record $6.02 a gallon. The federal government plans to release 315,000 barrels from the Northeast reserve, a 13% boost to the region’s supply that could ease prices. Aquaculture and Farming: UMaine opened a new sustainable aquaculture facility, while the state’s apple orchards reported a strong harvest despite ongoing drought.
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