Livestock Health Alert: The U.S. USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, this time in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, prompting tighter quarantine and movement controls as officials test nearby areas and urge ranchers and pet owners to inspect wounds daily. Regional Trade & Farm Protection: Japan’s ruling party urged the government to shield domestic farmers in upcoming Mercosur trade talks, warning of cheap beef and chicken inflows while pushing for expanded exports of Japanese farm products. Agri-Economy Update (Mexico): Baja California said its agriculture sector has topped 23 billion pesos (about $1.1B) in annual production value and supports 120,000 direct jobs, alongside a campaign to boost local consumption. Food Prices Watch: FAO reported world food prices slipped in May, with vegetable oils falling while cereals and sugar rose, keeping prices near multi-year highs. Humanitarian Food Support (Colombia–Cuba): Colombia sent about 100 tons of aid from Cartagena to Cuba, including non-perishable food, medicines, hospital supplies, and solar panels to help recovery after Hurricane Melissa. Bioeconomy Capacity Building: IICA and the Latin American Bioeconomy Network launched BioSinergia 2026 webinars to turn biological resources into productive, inclusive, and sustainable development projects across the region.