Asia-Pacific ministers met with FAO at APRC38 to boost food security, resilience, and sustainable agrifood systems. Emphasis was placed on innovation, investment, and supporting smallholders.

Extreme heat events currently threaten the livelihoods and health of over a billion people, causing half a trillion work hours to be lost annually, with the prospect for damage to livestock herds and crop yields set to soar higher in the future.

USDA reports early 2026 planting ahead of averages: corn 11% and soybeans 12% planted. Winter wheat progress leads but conditions declined. Spring wheat and oats remain near average levels.