Fertilizer squeeze and politics: In Wisconsin, President Trump told farmers fertilizer prices will “come way down” as attacks near the Strait of Hormuz continue, tying costs to the Iran conflict and promising a faster turnaround. Input-cost pressure: An Iowa farmer op-ed argues fertilizer market consolidation is crushing growers, with bushels needed to buy common inputs rising sharply over the past five years. Extreme weather hits crops: Violent hailstorms and intense rain in northern and central Italy have damaged cereals, vegetables, fruit, and vineyards, with losses potentially running into the millions of euros. Pest and plant-health alerts: California’s CDFA urged anyone who bought Costco grapevines in Northern California (Apr 21–May 21) to contact local officials after detection of the glassy-winged sharpshooter. Biosecurity and disease control: Namibia’s livestock producers were urged to tighten foot-and-mouth biosecurity and report suspicious symptoms; Cyprus also completed culling of 6,650 animals to eradicate FMD. Farmer support and market access: FAO launched farmer field schools in Moldova to help small vegetable producers use climate-resilient practices and improve market access; Kenya’s KMSA advised moisture-conservation steps for a June outlook with near-average to below-average rainfall. Local agri-economy boosts: Farm-to-market road projects in Catanauan, Quezon (P120m) are nearing completion to speed transport of agricultural products to markets. Community and markets: Slinger Farmers Market opens Sunday, while multiple regional farmers markets are gearing up for the season. Land and conflict: Farmers in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli temporarily halted protests after assurances on land acquisition for a proposed airport, while opposition to India’s Third Mumbai project is set to escalate with a June 7 convention.