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Category: Ag News
Jun 28
USDA Secretary Rollins a Part of the Official Opening of the Sterile Fly Production Facility in Metapa, Mexico
Even as USDA announced another New World Screwworm infestation in south Texas on Saturday in Jim Hogg County, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was in Metapa, Mexico, to officially open the new sterile fly facility. that USDA started building in coordination with the Mexican government eleven months ago. The United States Department of Agriculture invested $21 …
Jun 27
TSCRA Pleased That Mexican Sterile Fly Facility Coming OnLine- More Sterile Flies Coming to Battle New World Screwworm
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association president Stephen Diebel released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture today announced the opening of the Metapa sterile fly production facility to combat the spread of New World screwworm: “The goal has always been to increase production of sterile flies, and the Metapa facility expands …
Jun 26
Producer Engagement, Policy Development, Industry Leadership Highlight 2026 R-CALF USA Convention
Hundreds of cattle and sheep producers from more than 23 states gathered in Rapid City last week for the 2026 R-CALF USA National Convention and Trade Show. Held under the theme “Fire in the Brand,” the event also drew more than 2,000 additional viewers through its online livestream. The three-day event brought independent cattle and …
Jun 26
EPA Releases Tools to Assist Air Agencies in Exceptional Events Demonstrations
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released three enhanced user-friendly tools to help state, local, and Tribal air agencies expedite, develop, and prepare demonstrations of exceptional events. One of the tools, an update to the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, is being issued in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service. Exceptional events are unusual or …
Jun 26
Ranch Group Applauds Legislation to Reform Tariffs and Quotas Affecting U.S. Cattle and Sheep Producers
Today, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026, legislation that would establish tariff-rate quotas for import-sensitive agricultural products, including lamb, live cattle and beef, as well as shrimp, crawfish, catfish, rice, honey and goat meat. The United States established very low tariffs on livestock and meat imports in the …
Jun 26
President Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing Regenerative Agriculture; Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers
On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a final Regenerative Feedstock Rule, a landmark action that will help farmers voluntarily capture new value from regenerative agricultural practices through biofuel markets. The announcement builds upon President Trump’s historic …
Jun 26
Ag Groups React To Regenerative Agriculture Announcements
The Trump Administration recently released a series of actions designed to strengthen support for regenerative agriculture practices, including an Executive Order signed by the president and the announcement of a new regenerative biofuel feedstock rule by USDA. In response to these developments, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower released the following statement: “We …
Jun 26
EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities across the nation with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances …
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