USDA Archives - Page 2 of 199

Animal health worker Eduardo Lugo treats the wounds of a cow as Chihuahua ranchers intensify surveillance for the screwworm after the U.S. suspended cattle imports following the detection of the parasite in southern Mexico, at the Chihuahua Regional Livestock Union, in Nuevo Palomas, Mexico May 16, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Jose Luis Gonzalez

U.S. again halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating screwworms

By Reuters, Tom Polansek July 10, 2025

The flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm has advanced closer to the U.S. border with Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said, prompting Washington to block imports of Mexican cattle just days after it allowed them to resume at a port of entry in Arizona.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks during a press conference to discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s “National Farm Security Action Plan,” outside the USDA in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Umit Bektas

News, Reuters

U.S. farm secretary says ‘no amnesty’ for farmworkers from deportation

USDA will curb farmland purchases by “foreign adversaries” including China says Rollins

By Leah Douglas, Reuters July 8, 2025

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that there will be “no amnesty” for agricultural workers as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to deport all immigrants in the country illegally.

File photo of a Chinese cornfield. (Baona/iStock/Getty Images)

Cereals, Corn, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

USDA attaché forecasts larger Chinese corn, wheat crops

But imports drop over last two years

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 3, 2025

Corn and wheat production in China is expected to increase in 2025/26, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Beijing said in a report released July 3.

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: Turning towards a weather market

Area, stocks reports have little influence

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 2, 2025

Soybeans and corn on the Chicago Board of Trade are heading toward a weather market, said Sean Lusk, vice-president of Walsh Commercial Hedging in Chicago. The move comes after two reports from the United States Department of Agriculture issued on June 30.

Cattle at a feedlot near North Platte, Nebraska. (AndrewLinscott/iStock/Getty Images)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure

By Karl Plume, Reuters June 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm.

Markets, News

USDA lowers soybean/corn acreage estimates, wheat up from March

Quarterly stocks data also out

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 30, 2025

Farmers in the United States planted slightly less soybeans and corn than earlier intentions in 2025, according to updated acreage data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released June 30.

File photo of a cornfield in Mexico. (Roberto Cabrera/iStock/Getty Images)

Corn, Markets, News

USDA notes shifts in Mexican corn

Production up, imports dip

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 24, 2025

Corn production in Mexico is projected to increase 6.5 per cent in 2025/26, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Mexico City reported. Meanwhile, the country’s imports are expected to dip 1.4 per cent.

Livestock, News, Reuters

USDA plans sterile fly facility in Texas to combat screwworm

By Leah Douglas, Reuters June 18, 2025

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans on Wednesday to open a sterile fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas, as part of the country's effort to fight the encroachment of New World screwworm.

Canola, Markets

USDA adjusts Canadian canola exports, ending stocks

Data varies from AAFC numbers

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 13, 2025

There were some notable changes to Canadian canola made in the United States Department of Agriculture world oilseed report issued on June 12. The USDA increased its call on 2024/25 canola exports and trimmed those for 2025/26, and reduced carryout projections for both marketing years.

The USDA building in Washington, D.C. (Art Wager/iStock/Getty Images)

Cereals, Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

USDA makes small cuts to corn, wheat ending stocks

Few changes the central theme in June report

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 12, 2025

The June supply/demand report from the United States Department of Agriculture contained very few changes from May. The USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on June 12, showing some declines for U.S. corn and wheat ending stocks, while those for soybeans were unchanged.

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

GFM Network News