US-China Trade: US soybean growers are pushing to expand cooperation with China beyond feed, with a record 123M metric ton crop forecast and buyers from 67 countries at Soy Connext in Chicago. Climate Finance: Pakistan’s Sindh says it’s the first province to run a government-led carbon credit program via mangrove restoration, with a new Directorate of Carbon Credits and 13 projects approved. Agriculture Policy Pressure: Kashtkar Ittihad urges Pakistan’s federal government to stop tobacco buyers from paying below the Pakistan Tobacco Board’s weighted average price, alleging downgrades and forced low-price sales. Data Centers & Power: Texas data-center growth faces renewed oversight; Montera Infrastructure backs Governor Abbott’s push for transparency on power, water, and community impact. Crypto-to-AI Shift: MARA Holdings is expanding in Matagorda County to build power capacity for both bitcoin mining and AI data-center demand, even as bitcoin price swings hit results. Labor Market Cooling: US employers shed 23,000 jobs in July and revisions cut prior gains, adding pressure to Fed rate expectations. Prediction Markets Under Scrutiny: The CFTC warns prediction markets to stop presenting contract pricing like sportsbook odds and issues guidance aimed at reducing manipulation risk. Food Safety: US recalls expand as cyclosporiasis cases top 22,000 and a salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños reaches 345 illnesses across 27 states.