The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mailed the July cattle survey to about 18,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. This is the first July cattle survey mailed to producers since the reinstatement of key reports was announced earlier this year. To make it as easy as possible for producers to participate in the survey, NASS offers the option of responding via the website agcounts.usda.gov, telephone, mail or a personal interview with a local NASS representative.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan to enhance USDA’s already robust ability to detect, control, and eliminate this pest. These urgent actions are necessary to finish the fight against NWS and protect the United States.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced strong support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to build a New World screwworm sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in south Texas. NCBA President Buck Wehrbein and NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane joined Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins at Moore Air Base for her press announcement.
The Secure Beef Supply (SBS) website has been redesigned to better serve the growing number of users seeking new, updated and classic biosecurity resources.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is investing in the future of the next generation through its annual scholarship program. Five young adults will receive $2,000 scholarship awards to pursue higher education. Two scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in college or an university, and three scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors.
When you’re feeding cattle, it counts to keep track of every calf, pound and dollar. That’s why customer-focused feeders and cow-calf producers should plan to attend Feeding Quality Forum in Rochester, Minn., on August 14 and 15, 2025. Register for half-price ($125) through June at FeedingQualityForum.com. Registration costs $250 from July 1 to 21. Students can register for $50 until July 21.
The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce it has been awarded $242,600 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Markets Program (EMP) for the animal food sector’s continued market expansion into Vietnam. The EMP will promote exports of U.S. animal food products by continuing to grow the business-to-business relationships that are vital to the success and progression of the U.S. animal food industry.
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. This award recognizes family farmers who demonstrate exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production. Eligible nominees include family-owned poultry growers or egg producers who supply products to a USPOULTRY member or are independent producers that are USPOULTRY members. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 24.
