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Jun 22
Four New Cases of New World Screwworm Reported by USDA
USDA has reported four new cases of New World Screwworm as we came out of the Holiday weekend. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has responded on X about those cases. “In the last 24 hours, 1 lamb in Crockett County, TX and 2 calves in Edwards County, TX have tested positive for New World Screwworm, bringing …
Jun 16
It’s NO on State Question 832- Drummond and Mazzei Survive in Gubernatorial Race- Byrd Ousts Russ in Treasurer Contest
By a major margin, Oklahoma voters rejected State Question 832, which would have gradually raised the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour, ending a years-long effort to align the state’s payment floor with neighboring states that have approved increases in recent years. With more than 99 percent of precincts reporting, more than …
Jun 16
Kevin Hern One Step Closer to Replacing Markwayne Mullin in the US Senate
Kevin Hern entered the race back in the spring to replace US Senator Markwayne Mullin, the heavy favorite after the junior Senator for the state was named Secretary of Homeland Security in the Trump Administration. The First District Congressman for Oklahoma took care of business on Primary day, garnering 69.35% of the vote and easily …
Jun 11
USDA’s Rollins Highlights All-of-Government Response to New World Screwworm Detection in Texas
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday that an unprecedented federal and state response is underway following the detection of New World screwworm in South Texas, emphasizing that rapid action and coordination across agencies have positioned the country to contain the pest before it can inflict widespread damage on the livestock industry. Speaking from the …
Jun 06
From One to Two- Second Positive Case of New World Screwworm Found in Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm (NWS) after testing a number of suspect cases. The confirmed case was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, approximately 5.6 miles away from the first confirmed detection. APHIS and our …
Jun 03
CONFIRMED- the First Case of New World Screwworm Has Arrived in Texas- Found in La Pryor, Texas- South of Uvalde
UPDATED- In a news conference with Texas media, US Secretary of Ag Brooke Rollins has confirmed that the suspected case of New World Screwworm has been confirmed by the USDA Lab in Ames, Iowa. It is the first case in Texas since 1966. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service …
Jun 03
CONFIRMED- the First Case of New World Screwworm Has Arrived in South Texas
UPDATED- In a news conference with Texas media, US Secretary of Ag Brooke Rollins has confirmed that the suspected case of New World Screwworm has been confirmed by the USDA Lab in Ames, Iowa. It is the first case in Texas since 1966. Officials are saying the eggs were laid in a baby calf umbilical …
May 31
EPA Chief Zeldin Pledges Aggressive Rollback of DEF Regulations at Oklahoma Ag Roundtable
Speaking to a room of producers facing tight margins and regulatory bottlenecks, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin vowed to dismantle standard federal mandates on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems. Zeldin made the remarks during a focused agricultural roundtable with Oklahoma farmers and ranchers on Saturday, May 30, emphasizing that current mitigation protocols are …
May 23
USDA Cattle on Feed Report Shows Unexpected 2% Rise in Inventory, First Increase in 18 Months
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 1 Cattle on Feed report on Friday afternoon, revealing a surprise uptick in feedlot inventories. The data marks a shift in recent market directions, marking the first year-over-year inventory increase the industry has seen in 18 months. In the latest Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch …
May 21
New World Screwworm Cases Creep Closer- Closest Case Found in a Cat 57 Miles from the US Border
The following is an open letter from Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall as he updates stakeholder on the New World Screwworm situation: “I wanted to give a New World Screwworm update, now that we’re on our way into summer and fly larvae will be a common occurrence. “Mexico, USDA, and Texas continue to take …
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