USDA has reported the first cases of New World Screwworm in July on Screwworm.Gov– both were sheep infestations in Crockett County, which is about 85 miles from the international border and the Rio Grande River. The County now has the most NWS cases of any county in the state- eight. The latest cases posted on …
Category: Ag News
Jul 01
NCGA Emphasizes USMCA Importance to Corn Growers, Calls for Renewal
The U.S. Trade Representative released a statement today saying officials from the United States, Mexico and Canada met to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and that the United States did not agree to renew the agreement in its current form. The agreement will remain in force as negotiations continue. July 1 is the deadline for …
Jul 01
Growth Energy: E15 Offers $21 Million in Fuel Savings During the July 4th Holiday
American drivers could collectively save more than $21 million this Independence Day weekend if they fill up with E15— a more affordable fuel option made with 15% ethanol. The analysis is based on AAA projections that 61.4 million people will drive at least 50 miles from home over the July 4th holiday. E15, also sold as Unleaded …
Jul 01
ARA Commends EPA for Advancing Long-Delayed Crop Protection Registrations
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today commended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for taking meaningful steps forward on pending pesticide registrations, consistent with the urgent action ARA requested in a recent letter to Administrator Lee Zeldin. “We appreciate the EPA completing its science-based reviews of new pesticides and advancing their registrations,” said Richard Gupton, ARA …
Jul 01
Ag Groups React To Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act
American Farm Bureau Federation: America’s farmers are facing a labor crisis. Continued agriculture workforce shortages threaten farmers’ ability to grow the food families rely on. Many labor challenges are addressed in new legislation introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson.The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 builds on recommendations of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor …
Jul 01
Seasonal Carcass Impacts
Last week’s cattle harvest total of 537,000 head was the largest since February, up 9,000 head from the week prior. The Independence Day holiday this week urged an uptick in production volume as greater holiday demand is fulfilled ahead of this week’s shortened production schedule. Feeders and packers held off trade until very late Friday …
Jul 01
Decatur man arrested in livestock theft investigation
A Decatur man was arrested following an investigation into the theft of 56 head of calves valued at more than $126,000. Gabriel Cocanougher, 36, of Decatur, was arrested June 12 and charged with theft of livestock, a third-degree felony. Authorities allege Cocanougher failed to pay for cattle that were shipped from Florida to Decatur after …
Jul 01
Cattle Group Welcomes USDA Initiatives Supporting Independent Beef Processing
R-CALF USA today welcomed recent U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives aimed at strengthening independent beef processing by reducing regulatory burdens, expanding processing capacity and helping preserve independent processing infrastructure during a period of historically tight cattle supplies. The recent actions began in June with USDA’s Small Processors Action Plan to reduce regulatory burdens, improve customer service and …
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