Tag: USDA
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R CALF USA Says USDA Is Moving Too Quickly on Mexico Border Reopening
BILLINGS, Mont. — R CALF USA is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to delay reopening the southern border to Mexican cattle imports, saying the threat from New World screwworm has not been brought under control. USDA recently announced plans to begin a phased reopening of livestock imports from Mexico, starting with the Douglas, Arizona,…
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US to Reopen Border to Mexican Cattle Imports Beginning in August
MEXICO CITY — The United States will begin allowing Mexican cattle imports to resume next month, marking the first reopening of the border since shipments were halted more than a year ago because of the spread of New World screwworm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the phased reopening will begin Aug. 24 at the…
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New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas Calf
The threat many cattle producers feared has now become reality. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm inside the United States after larvae were discovered in a 3 week old calf in Zavala County, Texas. The infestation was found in the calf’s navel area, a common entry point…
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USDA Expands Livestock Coverage Options
Cattle and livestock producers will see several updates to federal insurance programs beginning with the 2027 coverage year after USDA approved a round of changes aimed at expanding protection options and updating policy rules. The changes impact Livestock Risk Protection, Livestock Gross Margin, and Dairy Revenue Protection programs administered through USDA’s Risk Management Agency. For…
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Cattle on Feed Report Raises Questions About Herd Rebuild Pace
Heifers make up 37% cattle on feed April’s USDA Cattle on Feed report is adding a new layer to the ongoing conversation about whether the U.S. cattle herd is beginning to rebuild, or if the industry is still holding steady under tight supply conditions. The report showed heifers accounting for roughly 37 percent of total…
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Lawsuit Filed Against Agriculture Secretary Over Email Content
A federal lawsuit has been filed against U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, alleging that religious language used in internal communications created an uncomfortable workplace environment for some federal employees. The case was brought by the National Federation of Federal Employees along with a group of USDA staff members. The lawsuit claims that messages sent by…