Cotton Supply Crunch (Bangladesh): Experts at a Dhaka dialogue say Bangladesh imports about 97% of the cotton used by its textile industry, costing over $3B a year, and are pushing for policy, research, financing, and extension support to expand climate-adaptive domestic cotton. Data Centers vs Farming & Water (Texas): Texas residents opposing new data centers frame the fight in religious terms while also citing heavy water and power demands—an issue that can spill into nearby land and agriculture planning. Farm Bill 2.0 (US): Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman released revised “Farm Bill 2.0” text ahead of an Aug. 6 markup, including year-round E15 sales and changes tied to SNAP error-rate reduction. Income Support for Farmers (India): India’s Cabinet approved PM-KISAN continuation through 2030–31 with INR 3.15 lakh crore, keeping the INR 6,000 annual direct payment structure for small and marginal farmers. Climate-Driven Crop Risk (Europe): A heatwave story from France highlights how extreme temperatures are already forcing major grain production forecasts downward, raising food-price pressure concerns. Poultry Overhaul (Tanzania): Tanzania launched a 10-year poultry strategy aimed at modernizing the sector and boosting productivity, jobs, and food security. Drones in Agriculture (China/Tanzania): China’s drone crop-dusting is cutting spray costs and lifting yields, while Tanzania is showcasing locally built agricultural drones designed for faster, more precise pesticide application. Cauvery Water Tension (India): Tamil Nadu’s DMK urged India’s Supreme Court to order Karnataka to release Cauvery water and clear a backlog to protect water-starved agricultural lands. Food Security Infrastructure (St. Kitts): St. Kitts’ Greenhouse Village initiative is nearing completion, targeting reduced food imports through climate-resilient greenhouse production. US Animal Health Alert (Texas/New Mexico): USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico, triggering movement controls and surveillance near the US–Mexico border.