Regenerative Shift in Row-Crop Farming: Christensen Farms near Lyons is leaning harder into regenerative agriculture, crop diversification and new tech, including later corn planting to protect non-GMO purity. Apple Outlook: Michigan apple growers are expecting a high-quality 2026 crop with strong size and color, and early reports point to especially good Honeycrisp. Soybean Tech for Faster Diagnosis: University of Maryland’s SoyAI lets growers upload cellphone photos of soybean symptoms for AI-based identification of eight common diseases or nutrient issues. Grower Costs and Policy Relief: Ireland’s horticulture charter highlights rising input and labor pressures, while Maryland expands nutrient management plan eligibility from three to five years for qualifying low-risk operations. Food Supply Under Strain: Arkansas rice farmers are facing the squeeze of drought plus high inputs and weak prices, with 2026 acreage at its lowest in about 50 years. Community Food Systems: CTK Farm in Whatcom County says it has grown and gleaned more than 100,000 pounds of food for local families. Agtech and Automation: John Deere is partnering with Reservoir on rugged AI for high-value crops, aiming to move innovations from prototype to field impact. Animal Health Alert: Michigan has confirmed chronic wasting disease in farmed whitetail deer in three counties ahead of fall hunts. Weather and Harvest Risk Abroad: Lithuania declared a nationwide extreme situation after storm damage hit crops, livestock and farm infrastructure, with preliminary estimates showing major crop losses in the west.