USMCA Uncertainty for Farmers: Trump says the USMCA with Mexico and Canada could expire in 2036, just as the first formal six-year joint review nears—raising alarms for farm groups and lawmakers pushing renewal to protect market access. Trade Talks With Agricultural Stakes: U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson argues USMCA updates must address dairy, poultry and GM corn concerns, while reporting also spotlights missed agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies rise. Mercosur Meets Japan: Japan and Mercosur agreed to start negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to expand Japan’s imports of South American farm goods—sparking worries about cheap meat and sugar pressures on Japan’s agriculture. Venezuela Climate Watch: Venezuela’s climate agency says El Niño conditions are starting, with possible rainfall reductions and a call to strengthen basin and reservoir monitoring for hydroelectric-dependent water planning. Brazil Land Rights Win: Human Rights Watch highlights court rulings affirming Indigenous and smallholder rights in Pará, ordering faster action against illegal occupants tied to unsanctioned deforestation. Colombia Rural Disruption: Clashes in rural Santa Marta have blocked the main highway, trapping farming and Indigenous communities and disrupting freight to key areas. Argentina Trade Snapshot: Reuters polls point to a May trade surplus around $2B, supported by oil and continued agricultural exports. Mexico Nopales and World Cup Cost Reality: A grower’s “ticket math” using nopales went viral, turning World Cup hype into a spotlight on farm livelihoods and domestic food consumption. Fertilizer Supply Shock Risk: Reports link fertilizer cost pressure to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, with sulfur shortages hitting phosphorus fertilizer economics.