Climate & Heat Stress: Farmers in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere are dealing with sweltering conditions that are pushing crops hard and raising disease and fire risks, while weather forecasts remain uncertain as a cold front stalls across parts of the Plains. Policy & Support: Nigeria is rolling out a Guaranteed Minimum Price model for 2 million smallholders alongside fertiliser distribution, aiming to protect farmers from exploitative prices and secure off-take. Drought Planning: Telangana set up an expert committee to assess El Niño impacts, and Karnataka officials were told to prioritize drinking water, fodder and verified drought relief—no “paperwork-only” reporting. Market & Exports: APEDA helped ship premium Kashmir cherries and plums to Singapore, boosting growers’ returns, while Georgia declared July “Watermelon Month” to spotlight its $220.5m watermelon sector. Farm Economics: Catfish producers face hardship as feed and power costs outpace prices, with lawmakers urging USDA to buy surplus. Infrastructure for Ag: India approved a four-lane upgrade for Bihar’s Khagaria–Purnea highway to cut spoilage and improve access for bananas and makhana. Water Quality: South Dakota expanded its working buffer program, paying landowners to plant streamside vegetation to reduce erosion and improve habitat.