Food Safety: USDA/FSIS issued a nationwide public health alert for meat and poultry products made with recalled jalapeños, tied to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 345 people in 27 states (mostly Minnesota and Colorado). FSIS says more downstream products are expected as the ingredient recall progresses, and consumers should check fridges/freezers for affected items (including multiple Taylor Farms products) and use-by dates. Policy & Markets: The U.S. Senate voted to delay a federal hemp THC ban until Dec. 11, giving lawmakers more time to regulate instead of outright prohibiting products; the move drew support from senators warning it could wipe out jobs tied to the hemp industry. Farm Bill Watch: With the Senate farm bill still stalled, the Senate Agriculture Committee chair says lawmakers will likely revisit the same bill in September, after the 2026 Agricultural Act failed to advance out of committee. Agribusiness & Trade: Canada is back at the negotiating table amid Trump tariff threats, with dairy and other agri-food sectors bracing for potential “dumping” impacts and costly payouts if additional U.S. dairy protein imports are allowed. Invasive Pest: North Carolina confirmed the invasive yellow-legged hornet, raising new alarm for pollinators and local agriculture as the pest expands from earlier detections in Georgia and South Carolina.