Livestock Producers Affected by NWS
Friday, June 26, 2026 11:13AM CDT
New World screwworm cases in Texas are driving major economic losses for livestock producers. Prevention, early detection and awareness are critical to managing the outbreak's spread.
USDA Works on FSA, NRCS Restaffing Plan
Friday, June 26, 2026 9:55AM CDT
USDA officials told Congress that staffing shortages at FSA and NRCS -- driven by employee departures, hiring constraints and limited funding -- have left some county offices understaffed or closed. The agency plans to hire up to 9,500 employees and rely on technology upgrades and outside partners to maintain services despite bipartisan concerns about impacts on farmers.
Trump Issues Exec Order on Regen Ag
Friday, June 26, 2026 6:59AM CDT
President Donald Trump hosted farm leaders at the White House to highlight his administration's agricultural accomplishments while announcing a MAHA-inspired executive order to expand research into regenerative agriculture and alternatives to current crop protection chemicals.
USDA June 1 Hogs and Pigs Report
Thursday, June 25, 2026 2:32PM CDT
The United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2026, was 73.7 million head. This was down slightly from June 1, 2025, and down slightly from March 1, 2026, USDA NASS reported on Thursday.