U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a team of other Cabinet
officials, Republican governors and members of Congress at USDA's headquarters
in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to announce a new National Farm Security Action
Plan. That includes potentially forcing companies such as Smithfield Foods and
Syngenta Global Ag to divest.
BUSDA Secretary Targets Chinese Ag Ties
Usually this time of year, drought is developing over portions of the
primary agricultural areas of the country and threatens crop production. It is
this year, too, but for smaller areas than usual.
1^Ag Weather Forum
Livestock producers need to keep an eye out for cyanobacteria in water
sources. North Dakota State University Extension specialists have been getting
some reports of blooms in livestock water sources. The toxin, also known as
blue-green algae, is harmful to livestock, wildlife and even humans.
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Corn was rated 74% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated
66% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 6. Winter wheat harvest
reached 53% complete.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Recent rainfall has significantly improved pasture conditions across major
cattle regions, particularly in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. While these
states enjoy substantial recovery, severe drought persists in Nevada and
Arizona, where the vast majority of rangeland remains in poor condition.
BRain Boosts Pastures
