Jun 07
June 4, USDA announced a second case of New World Screwworm (NWS) approximately five and a half miles from the first confirmed case. The sample was collected from a one-month-old calf. While this development is not unexpected, it reinforces the importance of early detection and immediate response. Currently, there are no other confirmed cases of …
Jun 06
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 05
The National Association of Farmer Elected Committees (NAFEC) represents locally elected committee members in every state and county in the nation. Since the 1930’s, the Farm Service Agency and its forerunners (AAA, ASC, ASCS,etc.) have worked tirelessly to deliver farm programs at the local level to support American farmers and ranchers. Beginning with Abraham Lincolns’ …
Jun 05
Yesterday, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) at a hearing supported Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and her efforts to combat new world screwworm. Lucas emphasized the importance of resource allocation to fund new facilities and increase production in current facilities. Partial Transcript: “Secretary, I’d like to discuss also the new world screwworm for a moment, …
Jun 05
Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation funds the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Commodity Future Trading Commission. After voting in favor of the …
Jun 05
The Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative (AMP) is bringing a new approach to conservation and agricultural growth in Oklahoma, focusing on helping producers access new markets and add value to the conservation practices they are already implementing on their operations. According to Jean Lam-Thompson, executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the …
Jun 05
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a …
Jun 05
As the New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to make headlines, it is important to be aware of your herd’s risk level. Producers need to be prepared to implement additional monitoring and biosecurity measures if an infestation occurs in their area. Dr. Mitch Blanding, the director of beef technical services at Zoetis, discussed steps producers can …
