Food Safety & Regulation: Federal data and new legal pressure are putting the spotlight on ultra-processed foods and the 1958 GRAS loophole, with San Francisco suing manufacturers and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. teaming up with former FDA chief David Kessler to push changes. Beef Supply Crunch: Tyson Foods is shutting down or selling additional beef facilities as a U.S. cattle shortage tightens supply and squeezes margins. Salmonella Watch: A salmonella outbreak tied to raw eggs used in mayonnaise has grown to 21 cases, including hospitalizations, as regulators and local health officials continue tracing sources. Produce Inspections: FDA has begun inspecting Taylor Farms’ central Mexico plant after links to cyclosporiasis, raising scrutiny over agricultural water and food handling. Trade & Market Access: The U.S. fully restarted avocado export-related activities in Mexico’s Michoacán after a security scare disrupted inspections. Weather & Farm Risk: Hurricane Lala is battering Hawaiʻi with heavy rain, flooding warnings, power outages, and water-use restrictions—conditions that can quickly disrupt farm and supply operations. Wildlife & Land Use: USDA is helping a Pennsylvania suburb abate Canada geese in a park after bird activity created safety and sanitation problems. Ag Policy & Conservation: Senators are urging the Interior Department to preserve wetland easement protections tied to waterfowl habitat in the “duck factory” Prairie Pothole region.