USDA Suspends Mexican Cattle Imports Over Screwworm Threat
The USDA again suspends Mexican cattle imports after finding signs of the New World screwworm—a…
Screwworm Response Plan: USDA Acts to Prevent Livestock Crisis
The USDA has launched a bold screwworm response plan to prevent the return of the…
New Deputy Secretary of Agriculture: Stephen Vaden
On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Stephen Vaden as the new deputy secretary…
Suspension of Mexican Cattle Imports: Update
In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) enacted an immediate suspension of Mexican…
USDA Denies FSA Office Closures Amid Budget Cuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it has no plans to close…
How Federal Cuts Are Shaping the Future of Small Farms
In recent months, the impact of federal cuts to agriculture programs has made headlines—and for…
USDA Funding Cuts Threaten Local Farmers: How to Adapt
Recent USDA funding cuts have sent shockwaves through the farming community, particularly impacting small and…