New World Screwworm

Secretary Rollins Makes Announcement on New World Screworm Efforts

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy

USDA Expands Fight Against New World Screwworm with $750M Texas Facility The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up its battle against the reemergence of the New World screwworm, a dangerous pest threatening livestock across the southern U.S. border. In a major announcement last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins detailed the expansion of the USDA’s five-pronged plan …

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Florida Commissioner of Ag Encourages Drinking Pasteurized Milk

Dan Cattle, Dairy, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Marketing

Florida Commissioner Urges Support for Florida Dairy Farmers, Highlights Safety of Pasteurized Milk Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is urging residents to choose pasteurized milk products from Florida Dairy Farmers, following a recent health update from the Florida Department of Health regarding illnesses linked to raw milk. As concerns rise over raw milk safety, Commissioner Simpson emphasized the importance …

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Senate Committee Advances Bill To Provide Funding to USDA Agencies

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Eggs, Funding, Legislative, Livestock, Marketing, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork, Poultry

Senate Moves Forward with $27.1 Billion USDA Funding Package The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations has advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a bill allocating $27.1 billion in discretionary spending to key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), the measure is designed to strengthen …

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USDA Raises Milk Production and Price Forecasts for 2025–2026

Dan Cattle, Dairy, Marketing, USDA

USDA Forecasts Stronger U.S. Milk Output and Price Adjustments The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest milk product class and price forecast for 2025 and 2026, offering new insights into the dairy sector’s economic trajectory. According to World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski, the outlook includes significant upward revisions in production and modest shifts in commodity …

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Secretary of Agriculture Shares Details On New World Screwworm Efforts with Mexico

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Legislative, Pest/Pest Control

During the House Agriculture Committee hearing last week, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins shared the details of the Department’s actions in response to New World Screwworm. In response to a question from Representative Ronny Jackson of Texas, the Secretary provided details of the efforts with Mexico and the benchmarks the USDA is considering in relaxing the border closure Secretary …

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US Secretary of Agriculture Addresses New World Screwworm in House Ag Committee Hearing

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Pest/Pest Control

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed the seriousness of the potential devastating impacts of the New World Screwworm to US cattle herds in a legislative hearing last week. During the House Committee on Agriculture hearing last week, Secretary Rollins was asked several times about the impact of the New World Screwworm and the department’s response to the pest. …

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June Is Dairy Month

Dale Sandlin Dairy, Trade, USDA

Mark Oppold spotlights June Dairy Month and Dale Sandlin shares a few insights on US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Italy Trade Trip. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

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The Dairy Alliance Provides Details on June Dairy Month

Dale Sandlin Cattle, Dairy

The Dairy Alliance is celebrating June Dairy Month with many activities and efforts to highlight the dairy industry across the southeast. We caught up with Audri Crews, Manager of Ag Affairs for Georgia for The Dairy Alliance who provided details on their activities. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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U.S. Dairy Market Access Expanded With Costa Rica and 2026 Milk Price Forecast

Dale Sandlin Cattle, Dairy

The US Department of Agriculture has announced that U.S. Dairy producers will have greater market access due to a recent agreement with Costa Rica. The first U.S. dairy cooperative to be registered under a new approval process with Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENSA) was approved on May 22nd for export. The new approval process eases market access for …

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Georgia Dairy Producers To Weigh In On Assessments

Dale Sandlin Cattle, Dairy, Marketing

Georgia Dairy Producers will have the opportunity to weigh in on two assessments this month and we caught up with Bryce Trotter from the Georgia Milk Producers who provided an overview of these assessments. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …