U.S. Farm Bill Stalemate: The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the 2026 farm bill after a fight over SNAP cost-sharing, with Democrats rejecting a proposal that would push more of the burden onto states tied to SNAP error rates. Trade Pressure on Dairy: Canadian dairy farmers warned Ottawa not to make further concessions in intensified U.S. trade talks, as a new tariff round looms and supply management remains a key sticking point. Global Food Prices: FAO reported global food prices edged up in July, with cereals, sugar and vegetable oils rising as heat and conflict raise supply fears. Ukraine Grain Shock: Russian attacks have kept commercial vessels out of Odesa-region ports for nearly two weeks, threatening up to $3B in agricultural losses and a potential global price jolt. Climate Risk Planning: ICAR and Nagaland stakeholders met to map science-led steps to blunt El Niño impacts on Kharif 2026. Invasive Species Alert: Australia’s Lamington National Park saw an eradicated fire ant nest, raising alarms about invasive spread in sensitive World Heritage rainforest. Women Farmers Hit by Policy Gaps: A Sierra Leone policy brief says a reintroduced rice import duty raised revenue but delivered limited benefits to women farmers. Research Recognition: India’s ICAR-NAARM scientist Dr Nirmala was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, India.