Food Safety Alerts: USDA/FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak (345 confirmed cases in 27 states). FSIS says more downstream products may be added as the ingredient recall expands, and notes no illnesses have been confirmed from FSIS-regulated items so far. More Recalls: USDA also announced a Class I recall of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef (about 3,215 pounds) due to possible Listeria contamination, urging consumers and institutions not to eat affected products. Water Stress for Agriculture: Lake Mead hit a record low, underscoring Colorado River pressure that affects irrigation for millions of acres. Farm Policy Watch: The U.S. Senate Farm Bill remains stalled in committee over SNAP-related disagreements, while Kansas corn growers push for year-round E-15 as momentum builds. Hemp Regulation: A Senate vote delayed the federal hemp-derived THC ban until Dec. 11, 2026, giving Minnesota’s hemp industry more time. Animal Health: USDA began rabies vaccination of wildlife along Vermont’s northern border amid rising cases. Invasive Pest Update: Georgia detected the cotton jassid again, with monitoring and response efforts ramping for the second half of the growing season.