Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms recalled guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa and jalapeño dips after possible salmonella contamination, sold via Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods across Florida and 25 other states. Ag Tech Caution: A Chinese farmer lost nearly 25 acres of sesame after following an AI app’s pesticide mix without expert checks, underscoring the risks of automated crop advice. Pest Control Breakthrough: South African researchers found a naturally occurring fungus that can wipe out African armyworm caterpillars, offering a potential new tool for farmers where chemicals have struggled. Farm Policy & Rights: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison hailed a Deere repair settlement that opens diagnostic tools and manuals to farmers and independent shops for at least 10 years, while warning the fight isn’t over. Climate-Smart Energy for Farms: India’s PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM programs report 51.27 lakh household solar benefits and 28.39 lakh solarised irrigation pumps, expanding decentralized power for rural users. Livestock Health Watch: Scotland confirmed its first bluetongue case in a lamb, triggering restrictions and ongoing investigations into the source. Agribusiness & Trade: Chile and Morocco agreed a sanitary and phytosanitary protocol to boost agricultural exports and set shared food and animal safety standards. Market Pressure: In Bangladesh’s Narail, falling jute prices are pushing farmers toward skipping next season as costs rise. Renewables Expansion: ACEN completed upgrades to its NorthWind wind farm in the Philippines, extending output and adding an estimated 769 GWh over the next decade. Rural Support: North Dakota relaunched its Hay Hotline to help ranchers request hay or list surplus amid drought concerns.