Global Supply Chains & Investment: U.S. DFC CEO Ben Black told lawmakers the agency is expanding investment capacity and rebuilding its pipeline, with hundreds of deal opportunities across agriculture, energy, tech and critical minerals—aimed at reducing supply-chain dependency. Food Safety Shock: U.S. and CDC-linked investigations point to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms as a potential source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting thousands across multiple states, prompting removal guidance. Climate & Land Pressure: A World Resources Institute analysis says human-caused fires and expansion have cut intact forest landscapes by 15% since 2000, with fires now a leading driver. Regenerative Push in Wheat: Pladis launched its “Back to Farm” programme to fund wheat growers adopting regenerative practices to protect soil health and long-term supply. Meat Sector Climate Tension: JBS reversed its net-zero-by-2040 beef ambition, saying standardized measurement across vast, independent farms makes the goal too hard—while refocusing on emissions it can control. Africa Agribusiness Finance: Nigeria unveiled a $500m Niger Delta agriculture fund for crops, livestock and fisheries, leveraging multilateral and private capital to boost food security. Agritourism & Farm Viability: In Maryland’s Montgomery County, farm tourism is growing as a revenue stream that helps preserve farmland. Desertification Risk in Spain: Southern Spain’s intensive farming is eroding subsoil water-holding capacity, increasing desertification and flood risk. Myanmar Crop Shift: Myanmar is expanding cotton cultivation to create higher-value export earnings, targeting up to $500m annually if key inputs and market access improve.