Farm Bill Stalls in U.S. Senate: The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance Farm Bill 2.0 after a SNAP cost-sharing deadlock, pushing action to after the August recess; negotiators still hope to revive talks, with E15 year-round sales and other farm priorities on the table. Global Food Prices: The FAO Food Price Index rose in July as cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar got costlier amid weather, energy, and geopolitical pressure. Ukraine Finance for Farmers: Ukraine’s central bank eased rules on short-term debt restructurings and loosened agricultural collateral requirements to expand agribusiness access to working capital. EU Aid Push for Bulgaria: Bulgaria’s agriculture ministry asked the European Commission for exceptional financial support for cow’s milk and fattened pig producers facing prices below production costs. Alternative Protein Tech: Alberta’s FairGene began producing black soldier fly egg supply for global feed and fertilizer markets. Drought Relief in Hungary: Hungary unveiled a HUF106bn agricultural rescue package for drought-hit farmers, including advance payments and EU crisis-fund support. On-the-Ground Farming Pressure: Lakehead University showcased new crops and sustainable practices at its research station tour, while farmers in North Wales clashed with an off-road rider over livestock disturbance. Next-Gen Farmer Support: Whole Foods and the National Young Farmers Coalition launched a fund backing beginning farmers under 40 using climate-smart practices.