Humane Livestock Handling: Kansas’ McCarty Family Farms welcomed the Humane Handling Institute for hands-on dairy training, including augmented-reality “cattle vision” goggles to help staff understand cow behavior and test facility changes before permanent upgrades. Farm Bill Gridlock: Kansas Farmers Union says the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to move the farm bill forward threatens passage this year, with SNAP-related cost divisions and tight margins cited. Climate Stress on Food Systems: England is sliding deeper into drought and “flash drought,” with agriculture and water supplies under mounting pressure as restrictions expand and another heatwave looms. Dairy Finance Under Heat: Italy’s Parmigiano “cheese banks” face strain as extreme heat threatens collateral value and lending capacity tied to aging wheels. Renewable Fuel Push: Iowa awarded $2.03M in cost-share grants for E15 and biodiesel infrastructure, supporting retailers to modernize pumps and tanks. Animal Health & Policy Tensions: Northern Ireland farmers protested after a DAERA cattle cull tied to a court deprivation order, raising concerns about handling conditions and decision-making. Ag Tech for Learning: Nagaland University launched “AI for Green Sustenance,” linking smart agriculture, climate resilience, environmental humanities, and AI-enabled teaching. Aquaculture Livelihoods: In Lanao del Sur, MAFAR-BARMM support helped a tilapia association harvest 1,005.7 kg and boost income. Livestock Sector Ambition: Nigeria’s Tinubu says the country aims to more than double livestock’s $32B contribution through modernization and processing. Mining vs Farming: A Philippine municipality rejected mining activities over watershed and food-security risks, with residents calling for protection of agricultural water sources.