Soybean Trade: China bought about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week (plus another 340,000 tons reported by USDA), as supplies tighten in Brazil and the U.S. harvest nears, with more deals tied to upcoming U.S.-China talks. Wildlife Deterrence: A study found deer and elk respond most to human shouts, but they habituate to stationary deterrents within weeks—good news for farmers, with a warning to rotate methods. Renewables vs Farmland: Bulgaria saw a nationwide protest demanding a temporary moratorium on wind and solar projects on agricultural land, arguing pasture is being leased away without a clear national plan. Farm Safety & Disruption: A corn harvester fire destroyed a barn in Earl Township; in India, a sickle attack left a coconut harvester with a severed hand and sparked an investigation. Power Cuts: Farmers in Telangana staged protests over unreliable electricity, saying it’s damaging standing crops. Climate Pressure: El Niño is strengthening, with Southern Africa facing drought/heat and East Africa at risk of heavy rain and flooding. Inputs on the Ground: Ghana’s Nkwanta South received 2,000 bags of fertiliser for distribution to farmers. Tech for Productivity: Odisha launched school-based vocational agriculture training via OSEPA and OUAT, while the Philippines studies China’s smart farming systems.