Embedded Solar for Cooperatives: Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. has started work on Pampanga’s first “embedded” solar-plus-battery project (41 MWp with 53 MWh storage) tied to Pelco I, aiming to cut power-cost pressure for member-consumers by 2027. Root-Disease Protection in Vietnam: Syngenta Vietnam is rolling out Vaniva 450SC, positioned as a dual-action solution against nematodes and Fusarium for high-value crops like durian, banana, coffee, and citrus. Climate as an Economic Threat: Ghana’s Northern Regional Minister says climate change is now a development and public-health risk, driving drought, floods, bushfires, and land degradation that hit agriculture and livelihoods. Water Risks Beyond Data Center Volume: A new look at data center cooling warns that water risk is also about contamination, microbial control, chemical treatment, and wastewater impacts—not just how much water is used. Young Farmers Get Backing: Whole Foods and the National Young Farmers Coalition launched a $1M Next Generation Farmer Fund for beginning farmers under 40 using climate-smart, sustainable practices. Poultry Skills in Sint Maarten: SEDC opened registration for a Certified Poultry Production and Processing training (Aug. 17–28) covering brooding, biosecurity, vaccination, processing, and packaging. Winter Canola for Midwest Farms: Illinois research suggests adding winter canola to corn-soy rotations could boost profits and improve soil carbon while filling the fall-to-spring “idle” period. US–China Soy Trade Talks: US soybean growers are pushing China market access and broader cooperation, with sustainability and supply-chain resilience on the agenda.