USDA Local Governance: Lyon County, Minnesota’s Farm Service Agency is taking nominations for its 2026 county committee election, letting eligible producers shape how disaster, conservation and commodity programs are run locally. Food & Health Research: Ireland and Northern Ireland researchers are launching the biggest household food-and-health study on the island, using surveys plus optional blood and cheek swabs to inform policy for school meals and other supports. Organic Market Access: Ghana’s Standards Authority unveiled an organic certification and testing scheme aligned with EU rules to help exporters meet international standards. Trade & Livestock: Brazil’s Lula urged the EU to review restrictions on Brazilian meat and steel, arguing barriers over health and phytosanitary concerns need reconsideration. Agrivoltaics Policy: Virginia Gov. Spanberger signed a bill defining agrivoltaics to protect farmers and keep land in production while clarifying code requirements. Farmer Support Payments: India’s PM-KISAN will transfer ₹18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers on June 20, alongside crop insurance launches in West Bengal. Crop Tech: ICAR-IIOR’s smart seed coating showed near 30% yield gains in Telangana groundnut and soybean trials. Pest & Biosecurity: USDA is expanding its screwworm fight with AI drones and new research grants, aiming to strengthen monitoring beyond livestock into wildlife. Climate Risk: UN agencies launched a joint anticipatory action appeal for El Niño, targeting 22 high-risk countries including Zimbabwe with $202m for early protection.