El Niño Risk to Crops and Power: Iligan City officials say projected “super” El Niño is already damaging crops and cutting farm income, with drought hitting 16 barangays; the city plans water tanks, sprayers, crop-insurance coordination, and pushes drought-resistant planting. Drought Relief in India: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis toured Latur and nearby districts after severe rainfall deficits, promising a drought GR and support for rabi crops, fodder, drinking water, and financial aid. Diesel Squeezes Harvest Budgets (US): Record diesel prices are driving up costs for Indiana and other harvest operations, with farmers paying roughly double last year’s fuel costs while commodity prices lag. US Farm Bailout Stalls: The White House is seeking an $11.1B farm bailout inside an $87.6B war package, but Congress hasn’t approved it, leaving growers waiting as diesel costs climb. Ukraine Grain Policy Pressure: The Ukrainian Grain Association urges lawmakers to scrap a 10% export duty on soybeans and rapeseed, saying it’s dampening exports and raising burdens for producers. Solar vs. Farmland Debate (UK): A proposed 35MW solar farm on “poorest performing” fields near a small Cambridgeshire village is moving through permitting, with local objections tied to land-use priorities. Precision Ag Moves Mainstream: US extension experts highlight how autosteer, blockage monitors, and flow sensors are spreading on tractors and planters to reduce planting and nutrient application problems. Farm Finance and Risk: New research from Omnigence argues fixed cash rent beats profit-sharing and revenue royalties on risk-adjusted farmland returns. Food Supply “Canary” Warning (UK): Britain’s food planners are watching baby formula as a fragile supply-chain indicator that can signal wider disruptions before shelves empty.