Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall responded to the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that one case of New World Screwworm has been detected …
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Potential New World Screwworm Case Detected in Texas
by Andy SchwabThe USDA said on an X post that New World Screwworm (NWS) has been detected in Texas and testing is being done to confirm if the detection is in fact …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a new framework for migratory big game conservation, bringing together federal, state and Tribal partners across 17 states to address threats to big game …
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USDA Announces Enrollment Period and Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Farmers
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will …
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Senator Hoeven and USDA Discuss Farm Aid, Crop Insurance and Sugar Trade Concerns at Roundtable
by Andy SchwabU.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) brought federal agriculture officials and North Dakota producers together this week for a roundtable discussion focused on the ongoing struggles in the farm economy and …
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USDA Preparing to Notify Landowners About New Base-Acre Expansion
by Colton YoungLandowners with acres potentially eligible to enroll as base acres for USDA commodity programs should get notifications sometime in the next month informing them about their eligibility. Richard Fordyce, USDA’s …
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Governor Gianforte Announces USDA Designates Drought in Montana Counties
by Colton YoungGovernor Greg Gianforte today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated ten Montana counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. In a letter received from USDA Undersecretary …
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USDA Risk Management Agency Announces Livestock Insurance Program Enhancements
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a series of updates to improve insurance coverage through the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) …
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APHIS Announces Funding to Support Chronic Wasting Disease Control and Prevention
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will provide approximately $12 million to support efforts by States and Tribal governments, research institutions, and universities to …
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Drought Shakes U.S. Wheat Outlook, USDA Predicts Smallest Crop in 54 Years
by Colter BrownA combination of widespread drought, sharply lower production forecasts and historically high abandonment rates is sending shockwaves through the U.S. wheat industry heading into the 2026-27 marketing year. The latest …
