USDA will release two major reports with results from the 2026 Acreage
survey, as well as the quarterly Grain Stocks report with inventories as of
June 1 on Tuesday, June 30.
BUSDA Reports Preview
New World screwworm cases in Texas are driving major economic losses for
livestock producers. Prevention, early detection and awareness are critical to
managing the outbreak's spread.
BLivestock Producers Affected by NWS
USDA officials told Congress that staffing shortages at FSA and NRCS
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driven by employee departures, hiring constraints and limited funding
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left some county offices understaffed or closed. The agency plans to hire up to
9,500 employees and rely on technology upgrades and outside partners to
maintain services despite bipartisan concerns about impacts on farmers.
FUSDA Works on FSA, NRCS Restaffing Plan
Cross Cattle Company in Alberta grazes cattle year-round while growing
alfalfa and silage crops and purchasing supplemental feed to meet nutritional
needs efficiently.
BView From the Range
Farmers who suspect their forage crops have high levels of nitrates are
encouraged to test for nitrates. Environmental conditions that could raise
nitrate levels include drought stress, frost, cloudy weather, hail damage or
heavy nitrogen fertilization. High nitrate levels in hay and forage pose a
serious health risk to livestock.
BWatch Nitrate Levels in Forages
