New World screwworm: USDA confirmed additional screwworm cases in Texas, and officials say the risk in the Shenandoah Valley remains minimal—while ranchers and vets step up monitoring and movement controls. Animal welfare & hog confinement: California’s Prop 12 continues to spark debate, with new pushback via the “Save Our Bacon Act” and fresh arguments from smaller pork producers who say they can’t compete on price with big operators. Grain markets: Heatwave concerns lifted Euronext wheat while Chicago wheat eased; traders are watching Europe’s weather for potential damage and quality impacts. Dairy labor rules: USDA clarified dairy farms’ eligibility for seasonal worker visas, but farmers want more clarity on how it will work in practice. Farm policy & oversight: Congress is weighing a law that has long benefited the Packers via an antitrust exemption, raising questions about how old rules fit today’s media landscape. Trade & tariffs: India’s U.S. trade talks aim for a tariff edge before a temporary 10% tariff expires, keeping pressure on agricultural exporters and supply chains. Food security pressure: Reports highlight more Americans facing hunger as federal cuts and higher grocery prices squeeze households. Beekeeping innovation: A Canadian company is building climate-controlled “Bee Cube” systems to help winter survival and reduce reliance on imported queens.