Articles tagged under: USDA
Screwworm Called a ‘National Security Issue’
Published August 15, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a press conference Friday in Texas on the threat of New World Screwworm, calling it a “national security issue and threat” that affects the “cost of groceries and cost of living.” Rollins announced updates to…WASDE Shocks Corn Market with Record Yield
Published August 12, 2025
The USDA supply/demand report surprised the grain markets with significantly higher corn acreage and yield estimates, pushing projected ending stocks to over 2.1 billion bushels. Kristi Van Ahn, COO of Van Ahn and Company, called the report “ridiculous” and said…Corn, Soybean Conditions Dip Slightly Nationwide
Published August 12, 2025
Corn and soybean good-to-excellent condition ratings slipped slightly last week, according to the USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report. Corn silking reached 94 percent, just below the five-year average but ahead of last year. Corn in the dough stage stands at…Lindberg Confirmed
Published August 4, 2025
The Senate has confirmed Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised the move, calling it a key step in advancing President Trump’s 'America First' trade agenda and increasing global opportunities for…Corn and Soybeans Track Five-Year Average
Published July 29, 2025
Corn and soybean conditions remain steady nationwide, with development progressing near the five-year average. USDA reports 68 percent of the corn crop is rated good to excellent. Corn silking has reached 85 percent, and 35 percent is in the dough…Small Decline in Feedlot Inventory from 2023
Published July 28, 2025
New USDA data shows a slight decline in total U.S. feedlot inventory, raising fresh concerns about beef supplies. USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell says the semi-annual cattle report offers a more comprehensive snapshot than the monthly cattle-on-feed updates. “The cattle…USDA Reorganization Announced
Published July 24, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has unveiled plans to reorganize the USDA, relocating many of its Washington, D.C. staff to regional hubs across the country. This plan is designed to right-size the USDA workforce, bring USDA closer to its customers, eliminate…USDA Drops ‘Socially Disadvantaged’ Policy
Published July 11, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially ended the use of racial and gender preferences in USDA programs, unless explicitly required by Congress. The policy change is part of the Trump administration’s push to eliminate what it calls “leftover Biden discrimination.”…USDA Offers Disaster Aid
Published July 11, 2025
Farmers impacted by recent tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for multiple USDA disaster assistance programs. Livestock producers can apply for the Livestock Indemnity Program if they experienced losses beyond normal mortality or were forced to sell injured animals at…