Climate Shock for Farms: El Niño has officially begun, with forecasts calling it among the strongest on record and warning of heat, floods, droughts, and wildfires that could disrupt crop calendars and food supplies across the Americas. Trade Pressure on Ag Inputs: Trump says USMCA with Mexico and Canada could expire in 2036, adding uncertainty for agricultural trade flows and pricing of key farm goods. Animal Health Alert: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas (first U.S. case in decades), prompting quarantines, movement controls, and sterile-fly releases to protect cattle and livestock. Food Security & Resilience in the Caribbean: Jamaica’s diaspora conference is pushing investment and recovery plans focused on climate resilience, food security, and agriculture. Venezuela’s Agri-Food Tech Push: Venezuela’s science ministry says 45% of funded projects since 2024 target the agri-food “engine,” including biofertilizers and bioinputs to cut seed imports. Bolivia Supply Strain: Roadblocks eased in Bolivia, but fuel, food, and medicine shortages persist, keeping prices high and logistics tight. Peru Election Fallout: Keiko Fujimori narrowly won Peru’s runoff, with the result decided largely by votes from Peruvians abroad—an outcome that could shape near-term policy affecting agriculture. Agrochemical Cost Control: Georgia plans to regulate pesticide and agrochemical prices via maximum retail pricing rules, aiming to curb sharp local price spikes. Regional Food Import Burden: Barbados’ food import bill jumped to $13.76B, underscoring pressure on local agriculture and food systems.