Policy Push: China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) puts rural livelihoods and “modern, technology-driven” farming at the center, aiming to lift comprehensive grain capacity to about 725 million tonnes by 2030. Farm-to-Table & Community: A Jefferson County “Brunch on the Farm” event is set to bring families onto local operations with drone demos, pasture and bug stations, and wagon tours. Crop Weather & Harvest Reality: Kansas wheat harvest is still getting hit by violent storms and persistent humidity, delaying combines and dragging yields and test weights lower than last year. Input Supply Risk: Turkey’s fertilizer sector is bracing for higher costs and tighter supply as Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions strain sulfur and other key inputs. Market Watch: Soybeans slid on generally favorable U.S. weather and ample global supplies, while wheat edged higher and corn stayed flat. Food Safety Alert: India’s Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is treating about 150 students after a suspected food-poisoning incident at a hostel meal. Local Food Access: Mississippi’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is expanding use at the Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market, helping seniors buy fresh produce from participating vendors. Indigenous Crops: Ghana’s CSIR says disappearing indigenous varieties are drawing premium international prices, raising urgency to preserve plant genetic resources.