Crop Shifts & Trade: Vietnam’s Central Highlands is cashing in on surging Chinese durian demand as farmers switch from coffee, with durian acreage soaring and Dak Lak growers shipping frozen fruit north. Disaster Response Under Strain: Nepal’s glacial-flood catastrophe is overwhelming local governments in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, leaving missing families and rescue/relief data collection in disarray. Flood Damage to Farms: In the Philippines, Bayambang (Pangasinan) declared a state of calamity after Tropical Storms “Luis” and “Maymay” and monsoon rains hit rice and other crops, with losses topping P31 million. Food Security Watch: USDA says the Philippines could see the highest food-insecurity rate in Southeast Asia this year, even as longer-term forecasts improve. Livestock & Policy Pressure: Kansas ranchers warn record beef prices are tied to the lowest cattle herd in 75 years, arguing tariff moves could worsen uncertainty for producers. Climate Risk for Farmers: Pakistan is using an AI forecasting platform (MAZU) to improve early warnings as extreme weather increasingly threatens agriculture livelihoods. Agri-Tech & Investment: Vietnam’s C.P. Vietnam shipped processed chicken to South Korea, marking a milestone for livestock exports. Market Access Headline: Malaysia’s Terengganu FAMA denies viral claims about non-Malaysians trading at its supervised farmers’ markets. Research & Breeding: A new study compares chloroplast genomes across 75 asparagus species, highlighting conserved structure but conflicts with nuclear family trees. Local Ag Economy: Kansas dairy growth is being propped up by immigrant labor in rural western communities.