Permits & Rural Livelihoods: Waynesboro City Council delayed Mimosa Farm’s event permit vote to January after residents raised noise, traffic, and parking concerns, with the operator saying it will scale back event frequency and conditions. Agri-Finance & Education: Monmouth College will add agribusiness management and finance majors starting in 2027, aiming to match a more specialized farm-and-food workforce. Animal Health Threat: USDA confirmed the first New World screwworm case in a horse in Texas (Presidio County), urging daily wound checks as Texas also reports an active dog case. Global Dairy: Global dairy prices fell 1.1%, with cheddar up 16.5% while other products eased. Women Farmers & Power: OCP and UM6P opened a women-in-agriculture conference in Morocco focused on moving women from participation to economic agency. Policy for Next-Gen Farmers: Ireland’s young farmer group Macra wants 10% of CAP funding ring-fenced for generational renewal. Input-Cost Pressure: Diesel spikes are squeezing farms in Canada and the U.S., with growers warning profits are slipping as fuel and other costs rise. Soil & Food Security: India’s soil degradation is worsening productivity and livelihoods, with regenerative agriculture proposed to rebuild soil health at scale. Trade & Markets: China’s zero-tariff policy is opening doors for African produce, including South African apples promoted across multiple cities. Biosecurity & Smuggling: U.S. CBP seized live rare Chief Goliath beetles shipped to Germany, highlighting ongoing risks from illegal wildlife trade.