Amazon Deforestation Watch: Brazil’s INPE DETER alerts show Amazon clearing fell to 370 sq km in May, down 61% from May 2025, with 3,182 sq km over the past 12 months—its lowest in the system’s record since 2014—though scientists warn a strong El Niño could still raise drought, fire, and degradation risks. Cattle Health Shock: The U.S. screwworm response is still more than a year away, as sterile-fly production won’t be fully operational until Nov. 2027, while cases have been detected in Texas and drought plus high costs have already pushed the herd to a 75-year low. Regional Food Infrastructure: Guyana’s Regional Food Hub near Yarrowkabra is about 50% complete and should finish by year-end, with Blumberg Grain set to install cold storage and systems to cut post-harvest losses by up to 30% and boost exports to CARICOM. Ag Cooperation Diplomacy: Iran and Russia discussed expanding agricultural trade, food security, investment, and technology exchange at the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Indore. Venezuela Sowing Push: Portuguesa state leaders backed the Winter 2026 sowing cycle for corn, rice, and sugarcane, reinforcing its role as Venezuela’s cereal granary ahead of the rainy season. Caribbean Farming Awards: Nominations are open for CARICOM Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year awards, due by end of June. Long COVID Support for Farmworkers: Community leaders and physicians are helping Latino farmworkers navigate long COVID impacts, with UW research citing 41.2% of agricultural workers diagnosed with COVID-19 experiencing long COVID.