US Beef Rebuild: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled the Ranchers First Initiative to restart the Great American Beef Herd, including new breeding-cattle insurance via BRAND/LRP, disaster recovery options on CRP, and loan support for regional processors through SPUR. Global Grain Logistics: CN Rail says Western Canada grain movement is running strong at about 550,000 tonnes per week early in the crop year, helped by higher-than-average carry-in stocks and Black Sea export uncertainty. Water & Irrigation Efficiency: Portugal’s Alvor Irrigation Scheme is upgrading with ~€15m to cut water losses by up to 60% using new reservoir, pumping, filtration, enclosed pipelines, and solar power. Farm Risk & Biosecurity: Georgia detected a serious new pasture mealybug threat after sightings in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana, urging vigilance to protect warm-season grasses. Animal Health Alert: Michigan confirmed its first eastern equine encephalitis case in an under-vaccinated horse and warned mosquito precautions for people and animals. Food Security Pressure: FAO reports about 50 lakh people in Bangladesh need emergency agri aid, with needs rising amid flooding and waterlogging. Agri Innovation & Trade: Namibia extended a 10-year permit for a planned Atlantic salmon farm to 25 years, aiming to boost investment, jobs, and export earnings. Agri Events & Community: Malaysia’s MAHA 2026 highlighted paddy agrotourism, including a record “Largest Paddy Art Formation,” showing fields as more than just food production.