Food & Climate Targets: A new Food Systems Countdown study finds no country is on track to meet 2030 food-related greenhouse gas targets, with global progress about 75% off course and water use, pesticide use and emissions trends moving the wrong way. Animal Health & Biosecurity: Texas A&M highlights concerns after the New World screwworm reemerged in the U.S. after 44 years, raising questions about impacts beyond cattle. Drought & Water Stress: South Korea mobilized firefighters as reservoirs hit crisis levels in South Gyeongsang, while the Philippines warns typhoons and monsoon swings are still threatening farms after damaging floods. Farm Policy & Support: USDA reminded producers of Sept. 1 and Sept. 30 crop insurance deadlines, and U.S. Farm Bill talks stalled again in the Senate Agriculture Committee, leaving farmers pushing for financial certainty. Agri-Finance & Markets: Nigeria seeks Chinese expertise to boost productivity and land-degradation recovery, while Tobago launched TobaGrow loans up to $100,000 to expand farming and fisheries. Local Land-Use Pressure: A gravel pit appeal in Idaho’s Gem County and a farm-shop retrospective planning case in the UK show how rural land decisions keep colliding with agriculture livelihoods. Workforce Crunch: A UK survey says 82% of farmers struggle to find skilled workers, with training and education seen as the most effective fix. Food Safety & Trade: EU mycotoxin guidance tightens for poultry feed as Ukraine grain exports face further disruption from port attacks.