Food Safety: CDC says the cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell has expanded to four more states—Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania—bringing the total linked cases to 1,947 with at least 98 hospitalizations, while FDA continues to focus on Taylor Farms lettuce as the likely source. Farm Finance: Farm Bureau Intel projects deeper losses for 2027, with major row crops expected to run below breakeven again as inflation, low commodity prices, and volatile fertilizer and fuel costs squeeze margins. Dairy Outlook: USDA’s latest WASDE update lowers Class III and Class IV milk price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 even as production estimates rise, keeping pressure on dairy revenue. Crop Watch: USDA crop progress reports show Iowa corn and soybeans ahead of last year, while Indiana and Michigan conditions remain mixed but generally supportive. Sugarcane Threat: Louisiana’s sugarcane faces a new pest risk as the Australian-native pasture mealybug spreads to 14 parishes, with LSU AgCenter warning there’s “no playbook” for eradication and farmers relying on emergency insecticide approvals. Policy & Trade: Trump’s new broad tariff round (10% to 12.5% on many imports) restarts pressure on farm input costs and export demand, while Canada signals it’s ready to respond if tariffs take effect. Checkoff & Markets: The U.S. Soybean Board approved a $122.5 million FY27 budget aimed at boosting U.S. Soy℠ demand and farmer returns through research, promotion, and resilience efforts.