Invasive Pest Alert: Northern California counties are warning shoppers after Costco grapevines and citrus plants were found carrying the glassy-winged sharpshooter, which can spread Pierce’s disease—residents are being told to isolate plants, avoid moving them, and contact county agriculture offices for inspection. Disaster & Crop Losses: Maryland is seeking federal disaster aid after an April freeze wiped out specialty crops, with estimates pointing to major deficits for the 2026 wine vintage. Regenerative Push: A coalition of major food and beverage companies backed a shared framework to scale regenerative agriculture across ingredient supply chains, aiming to improve soil health and climate resilience. Wheat Outlook: India projects wheat output up 2.29% to 120.65 million tonnes for 2025-26, despite localized weather damage. Soil-Borne Disease Research: Australian researchers found some soils naturally suppress Sclerotinia stem rot, driven by beneficial microbes—an approach that could help reduce broadacre crop losses. Weatherwatch: Chinese farmers are watching the “small fullness” period for rain to keep fields from drying out before summer.