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NWS Found in South Texas

Published June 4, 2026

For the cattle industry, the most significant border crossing in decades has happened. On Wednesday, New World Screwworm was confirmed in a three-week-old calf 30 miles northeast of the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. A second announcement was made late Friday.…

USDA Increases Transparency Over NWS

Published June 3, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the latest confirmed case of New World Screwworm in Mexico is the closest detection yet to the United States. The pest was found in a goat in Coahuila, approximately 25 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.…

Animal Agriculture Included Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28

Published June 2, 2026

A potential ballot initiative in Oregon would criminalize livestock slaughter, hunting, fishing and animal-based research. Animal rights activists have submitted more than enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. If passed, the initiative will create a transition fund to…

MN Meat Processor Opens

Published June 2, 2026

A new meat processing facility is open for business. Farmers Union Processing + Meats is located at Staples, Minnesota. The 10,000 square foot facility will slaughter both cattle and hogs and is available for custom processing. This project grew out…

New World Screwworm Moves Closer to the U.S.

Published June 1, 2026

New World Screwworm has now been found just 30 miles south of the U.S. border. The latest detection was in a six-month-old lamb. The U.S. and Mexico have invested millions in trying to control the screwworm. Significant economic damage is…

National Pork Board Appointees Named

Published June 1, 2026

Five pork producers have been appointed to serve three-year terms on the National Pork Board board of directors. That list includes Gordon Spronk of Minnesota and Terry Wolters of South Dakota.

Screwworm Marches Northward

Published May 30, 2026

The New World screwworm continues moving northward in Mexico, raising concerns for the U.S. livestock industry. According to USDA APHIS, Mexico reported two new cases approximately 52 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a public…

Schumer Proposes Meatpacking Competition Bill

Published May 30, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation designed to increase competition in the meatpacking sector and reduce grocery prices. The proposed Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act targets industry consolidation among the nation's largest meat processors while expanding support…

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American Dependence on China for Key Feed Ingredients

Published May 29, 2026

A new report from the Institute for Feed Education and Research highlights the U.S. livestock sector's dependence on China for key vitamins and amino acids used in animal feed. "We aren't concerned about the quality coming from China," said IFEEDER Executive…

Keep Your Cattle Hydrated

Published May 29, 2026

With the current temperatures, ranchers are monitoring cattle for heat stress and respiratory issues. Manning, North Dakota rancher Derrick Dukart said water availability is becoming increasingly important. "The cattle are drinking way more water than typically where we're at for calving…

Livestock Articles

NWS Found in South Texas

USDA Increases Transparency Over NWS

Animal Agriculture Included Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28

MN Meat Processor Opens

New World Screwworm Moves Closer to the U.S.

National Pork Board Appointees Named

Screwworm Marches Northward

Schumer Proposes Meatpacking Competition Bill

American Dependence on China for Key Feed Ingredients

Keep Your Cattle Hydrated

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