Animal Health Alert: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a dog in New Mexico and added three more Texas detections (a goat and two calves), warning livestock owners and communities to stay vigilant as the fly spreads farther inland. Policy & Trade: The World Bank and Egypt’s agriculture minister discussed cooperation on food and water security, climate-smart farming, irrigation upgrades, and market access for smallholders under the AgriConnect push. Funding & Inputs: Kazakhstan reported 2025 agricultural sector funding rising to 1.1 trillion tenge, alongside expanded irrigation work and higher sunflower output. Horticulture Upgrade: Nagaland (India) partnered with New Zealand to set up India’s first kiwifruit Centre of Excellence in Pfütsero to boost research and farmer capacity. Livestock Genetics: Zimbabwe sent officials to Rwanda for rabbit artificial insemination training to accelerate genetic gains; the country has 5,000+ rabbit farmers. Food Safety/Labeling: Spain’s Valencian Generalitat was urged to tighten rice labeling controls after complaints about misleading origin claims. Market Signals: UK barley planted area is set for its lowest level since the 1960s as growers respond to weaker prices and rotation pressure. Youth & Community Farming: Wisconsin’s Food + Farm Exploration Center opened summer programs, while Pennsylvania launched its 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail featuring local creameries.