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Red gram farmers in Karnataka face wilting saplings and withering hope due to a deficit monsoon. Cotton fields in Raichur and Yadgir are also suffering, with the next fortnight critical for the kharif season's outcome.

The article reports wholesale cash prices for various commodities including broilers, cheese, coffee, eggs, flour, hogs, pork loins, steers, grains, feeds, fats, oils, metals, fibers, textiles, and energy. Prices for items like Brazilian coffee and soybeans increased, while others like hogs and soybean oil decreased.

A dry spell persists in Yadgir, with scanty rainfall causing concern among farmers. Farmers have completed weed-removing activities in young cotton, green gram, and red gram crops.

Senators Cotton and Lee are urging the Trump administration to restrict Chinese access to the National Laboratory complex, citing concerns that Beijing may be covertly gathering sensitive information. They warn of potential national security risks from Chinese involvement in the facility.

The 2025 floods caused Rs822bn in losses, 1,039 deaths, and displaced 4 million people in Pakistan, with agriculture suffering the worst impact at Rs430bn. Punjab accounted for 76% of nationwide damages and 77% of casualties, while the government revised GDP growth downward to 3.5–3.9%.

Kongara Ramesh has crossed approximately 100 mango varieties and is evaluating 15 to 20 for traits like nutrition, flavor, storability, and appearance. The article highlights his work as a farmer-breeder transitioning from cotton and chilli to mango cultivation.

MAHA is promoting a Department of Agriculture initiative to subsidize American cotton farmers and revive domestic textile jobs by replacing foreign synthetic materials. The campaign, called 'the Great American Cotton Plan,' is part of the movement's focus on clothing as well as food.

The article lists current and previous wholesale cash prices for various commodities including meats, dairy, grains, and oils. Prices for items like broilers, cheddar cheese, coffee, and soybeans are detailed, showing fluctuations between the current and prior periods.

Brazil’s cotton farmers are benefiting from a price rally driven by global supply chain obstacles. The article highlights a combine harvesting cotton in Cristalina, Goiás State, illustrating the agricultural activity.

Labubu dolls, a popular toy sold in the US, are linked to forced labor in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. 16 out of 20 tested dolls contain cotton from Xinjiang farms, raising ethical concerns.

Hedge funds have become bullish on cotton for the first time in two years, signaling renewed optimism in the market. The article highlights cotton harvesting in Oklahoma, US, as a key example of the industry's current state.