AgTech & Markets: ClearCost, an AgTech Accelerator alum, is scaling a mobile platform that lets farmers request and compare global prices for inputs like seed, fertilizer and crop protection. Water & Soil Restoration: Maryland is awarding $11.2M through its Whole Watershed Fund to restore five watersheds, including agricultural areas, with added monitoring support. Aquaculture Feed Innovation: A University of Aveiro-led project is testing how upcycling crop waste into aquafeed can help marine amphipods produce omega-3s like EPA and DHA for more sustainable fish farming. Farm Policy & Risk: Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts says an anti-fraud task force is targeting waste in federal programs while farm bill work continues alongside housing legislation. Conservation on Working Land: USDA is accepting 186,247+ Iowa acres into CRP for 2026, backing soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat. Climate Pressure on Crops: South Dakota’s heat dome is raising concerns for spring wheat quality and grain fill, with conditions already rated mixed. Food Systems & Community Learning: Massachusetts released 250 farm-to-school snapshots, highlighting how local food is built into early education and school meals. Animal Health Watch: USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, renewing attention on livestock biosecurity. Environmental Safety & Labs: Sri Lanka, with UNDP and GEF support, handed over lab equipment worth about LKR 204M to strengthen monitoring of hazardous agricultural and waste materials. Local Farming Spotlight: Franklin County farms received nearly $708K in Massachusetts grants to upgrade equipment and improve efficiency.