Policy & Risk Management (Canada): Federal-provincial-territorial agriculture ministers in Halifax pledged AgriStability reforms, including making family-member compensation and certain contract farm work (like hay laying or grain hauling) eligible expenses, with an eye on small farms. Rice Market Support (Philippines): The Philippines’ NFA will raise the wet palay minimum buying price to PHP21/kg from September and pause Iloilo rice imports mid-September through late November to protect farmers during peak harvest. Food Safety (US): A Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce remains under scrutiny after an FDA test tied to Taylor Farms produced a false positive; cases and hospitalizations continue to be tracked. Pest Threat (Texas): Texas officials, with Texas A&M AgriLife, warn pasture mealybug is confirmed in 70 counties, urging early detection to slow spread. Water & Infrastructure (US): USDA is funding nearly $9m for wastewater and water-main upgrades in Cedar Grove, including lead service line replacement. Climate & Water Stress (Japan): Suntory is piloting a fruit-waste-derived soil additive to improve water retention in orchards as drought risk rises. Seeds for Smallholders (Nigeria): Benue received improved vegetable seeds for 300 smallholder farmers to boost year-round production and income. Global Ag Science (FAO): FAO’s COAG 30 opened in Rome with a push for science, innovation, and technical solutions across soil health, water scarcity, and One Health.