Agri-STEM Pipeline: Imperial Valley College and University of Arizona Yuma formalized a transfer pathway to boost local careers in agriculture and Agri-STEM. Heat Impacts Markets: Newton County Farmers Market canceled the rest of its season after extreme heat cut produce supplies. Dairy Outlook: USDA lowered its 2026 butter and nonfat dry milk forecasts, while dry whey stayed supported by protein demand. Plastic Packaging Fight: California businesses and farmers urged lawmakers to pause SB 54, arguing recycling mandates could worsen affordability. Irrigation Finance: The Philippines is seeking a $100M ADB loan for solar-powered irrigation to expand year-round water access for small farmers. Rural Women & Agribusiness: MTN Foundation and UN Women will back 200+ rural women entrepreneurs across rice, cassava and seafood value chains. Livestock Biosecurity: Ireland’s DAFM is monitoring a new midge-borne Shamonda virus spreading in Europe, with risks to unborn calves. Pest Resistance Watch: Iowa research shows soybean cyst nematode keeps adapting to PI 88788, signaling growers should diversify management. School Meals Link: USDA launched “Harvest to Hallways” to connect more farmers with school cafeterias and fund kitchen upgrades. Food Security Support: A Vermont farmer-owned cannabis operation donated to the Vermont Foodbank to help families facing hunger. Fertiliser Scheme Pressure (Ireland): DAFM is handling tillage farmers’ requests to withdraw or amend Straw Incorporation Measure applications amid fodder shortages. Farm Safety & Crime: A Pennsylvania farmer reported major losses after a produce-van carjacking left harvested goods ruined. Co-op Value Addition (Indonesia): A village cooperative in South Sumatra moved from selling raw fruit to running its own CPO processing plant. Hunger Relief Drive (US): Missouri Farmers Care’s “Drive to Feed Kids” delivered 825,196 meals for children. Weather & Farming Risk (Philippines): Typhoon Obet prompted agriculture advisories to secure crops, seeds and livestock. Local Governance & Food: A Worcestershire council motion would push schools to serve food sourced from local farmers where possible.