Latest News From USDA

U.S. Cattle Inventory Down 2%, Beef Cows Down 2%
U.S. Cattle Inventory Down 2%, Beef Cows Down 2%

The U.S. cattle report shows all cattle and calves reported at 87.2 million head, 2% below the 88.8 million last year.

USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.

USDA has granted Mr. Claus and his reindeer a special permit to enter the U.S., ensuring a seamless journey for the joy they bring each holiday season.

Atypical BSE Case Confirmed at South Carolina Slaughter Plant, No Trade Impacts Expected
Atypical BSE Case Confirmed at South Carolina Slaughter Plant, No Trade Impacts Expected

USDA announces an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in an approximately five-year-old or older beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina.

Wonder How Much Food Prices have Increased? USDA Just Shared the Numbers
Wonder How Much Food Prices have Increased? USDA Just Shared the Numbers

Of the food categories depicted in the chart, all except beef and veal grew faster in 2022 than in 2021. In 2022, price increases surpassed 10 percent for food at home and for nine food categories.

The plan also expands funding opportunities for the existing National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).  
APHIS Plans to Invest in Vaccine Bank, Disease Preparedness

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing initial plans to carry out new animal health activities using resources provided by the 2018 Farm Bill. 

CRP participants who use this option will need to obtain a modified conservation plan, which includes emergency grazing provisions, from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
USDA Announces Additional Emergency Programs in Nebraska

Farm Service Agency permits emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres, opens sign-up for emergency conservation program.