Farm Economy Watch: A new Rural Mainstreet Index survey shows rural ag sentiment sliding hard in July, with the overall reading dropping to 42.1 (below growth-neutral) as weak commodity prices and tighter credit weigh on farmers and land values. Food Safety & Produce: Health officials tied a multistate Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations; Canada says it hasn’t found implicated lettuce in its system, while farmers markets and local growers urge careful handling and smarter sourcing. Weather Hits Harvests: Erie County sour cherry growers report a near-total failure after late frost and a cold bloom period, cutting pick-your-own to just days. Irrigation Stress in India: Telangana’s cabinet is pushing the Centre for help after a 40% rainfall deficit, urging farmers toward lower-water crops and planning for drinking, irrigation, and power impacts. Pest Watch: Florida experts held an online workshop on the spreading pasture mealybug, warning it can damage pasture grasses and potentially expand beyond current hotspots. Policy & Inputs: Sixteen state corn groups urged the U.S. DOJ to speed up a fertilizer-industry investigation to protect fair markets for farmers buying inputs. Value-Add & Processing: Namibia’s Katima Mulilo council discussed a proposed N$26 million agro-processing plant to boost mango and indigenous-resource processing and cut post-harvest losses. Local Harvest Stories: Colorado farmers are navigating drought while sweet corn and peaches move into stores, and Alaska peony farms say cooler weather has delayed harvest but demand remains strong.