Rice Policy Shift (Philippines): The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture says there will be no rice import ban, citing El Niño-driven dry-season risk and the need for buffer stocks; it also plans to expand NFA purchases of palay up to 500,000 MT and decongest warehouses by September. Farm Bill Push (U.S.): The National Corn Growers Association urges the Senate Agriculture Committee to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026 before August recess, highlighting support for year-round E15 sales. Biofuels & Processing (U.S.): ADM raised its 2026 profit outlook on strong crop processing margins and favorable U.S. biofuels policy, while also planning North America crush capacity expansions. Ag Finance & Innovation (Canada): PrairiesCan announced $10M+ for nine Saskatchewan agri projects, backing processing upgrades, livestock capacity, and new product development. Food Prices & Labor (U.S.): Wisconsin’s DATCP reports landlord-tenant complaints topped categories in 2025, and a separate piece highlights farmworker family support as a retention strategy. Market Signals (Dairy): CME cash dairy was mixed: nonfat dry milk rose while cheese blocks, barrels, and butter were steady. Agtech & Cyber (U.S.): A Monterey Bay provider warns AI is raising cybersecurity risks for small and mid-sized businesses. Global Trade Watch: Port Houston posted record first-half container volumes, signaling continued freight movement despite trade uncertainty.