Water Revival in Iraq: Diyala orchards in Mandali are bouncing back after river flows from Iran rose for the first time in nearly 25 years, with officials expecting about a 20% output boost for citrus, dates and other crops. Forest & Wildfire Policy: U.S. senators unveiled the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act to expand markets for forestry biomass byproducts, aiming to make fuel-reduction work more affordable. Hemp Market Push (Indiana): Midwest Hemp Council leaders say Indiana farmers could benefit from industrial hemp growth, but warn regulatory uncertainty still threatens long-term planning. Drought, Heat & Crop Progress (U.S. Midwest): USDA reports show Indiana corn and soybeans ahead of normal development, while Iowa’s hot, dry stretch keeps crops moving fast but raises the need for rain. Sugarcane Pest Alert (Louisiana): The Australian-native pasture mealybug has been found in 14 Louisiana parishes; LSU AgCenter says there’s “no playbook,” so growers are relying on emergency insecticide approvals. Farm Finances Under Pressure: Farm Bureau projections warn major row-crop losses could deepen in 2026–27 as costs stay volatile and returns remain below breakeven. Food & Farming Education: On the Navajo Nation, a solar-powered school’s Food Sovereignty Program uses greenhouses, gardening and traditional foods to reconnect kids with what’s grown locally. Irrigation Expansion Plan (Kazakhstan): Kazakhstan targets 2.5 million hectares of irrigated land by 2030, backing water-saving systems with concessional financing and support for domestic equipment. Aquaculture Tech (Kenya): Chinese aquaculture tools and monitoring are helping Lake Victoria fish-cage operators boost production and livelihoods.