Pollinator Protection Push: Vermont is rolling out public screenings of “Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics” as the state phases out neonicotinoid-treated seeds by 2029, spotlighting farmers and researchers growing crops without the chemicals. Ag Policy & Inputs: At Minnesota’s Farmfest, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins told farmers fertilizer and other input costs are still squeezing profits, with hopes for relief once the Iran war ends. Farm Bill Fuel Debate: Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer says bipartisan support is building for year-round E15 ethanol in the Senate farm bill, while opponents warn about emissions and summer smog. Nature-Friendly Farming Uptick: Northern Ireland’s “Farming with Nature” scheme saw demand jump to 1,700+ applications (valued at £12.37m), with hedges, buffers, tree planting and herbal leys among the planned actions. Local Land-Use Pressure: Pasquotank County, North Carolina, approved a 12-month moratorium on new solar farms while it updates its development rules. Food Security Payments: Zambia’s President Hichilema ordered the Food Reserve Agency to pay maize farmers via mobile money within 2–3 days. Regenerative Education & Crops: India’s Kapil Agri Farm ran a “One Day Kisan” program for students, and Ormoc City in the Philippines is setting up a ube demonstration farm to boost purple yam production. Climate & Health Reality Check: A new commentary argues climate denial is shifting from “diagnosis” to “treatment,” even as extreme heat drives major health tolls.