Climate-smart inputs & soil carbon: Jain Irrigation Systems commissioned a ~20,000-tonne/year biochar facility in Jalgaon, turning crop and fruit-processing residues into stable carbon for long-term storage while boosting soil health. Farmers’ mental health: A University of Guelph study says women farmers face higher risk of mental health struggles, tied to extra unpaid work and lower inclusion. Pest pressure: Agriculture Victoria urged north-west Victoria landholders to report locust activity as adult numbers run above normal and egg-laying begins. Dairy management wins: A calf-rearing report highlights colostrum monitoring and fast feeding routines to improve newborn health. Policy & markets: Wisconsin’s Mandela Barnes unveiled an agriculture agenda including antitrust enforcement, tariff refunds, expanded market access, and a “right to repair” push ahead of Trump’s rural visit. Fertilizer squeeze: South Carolina farmers warn surging fertilizer and diesel costs are tightening margins ahead of the agriculture commissioner primary. Research for resilience: Australia launched a renewed faba bean breeding push to improve yield, disease resistance, and quality as the crop expands. Local support: New York requested USDA disaster designation after April frost hit fruit growers, seeking low-interest emergency loans.