Beef
Study finds MCOOL costs could exceed $1B
A new economic analysis released by the Meat Institute estimates that reinstating mandatory country-of-origin…
Jul 31, 2026 · By Charles Wallace
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Environment
Judge rejects NPS request to pause Yellowstone bison suit
A federal judge rejected the National Park Service’s request to pause a lawsuit challenging…
Jul 31, 2026 · By Anna Miller Fortozo
Health/Nutrition
USDA to start phased reopening of border for cattle imports
The USDA announced it will begin a phased reopening of southern ports to cattle…
Jul 31, 2026 · By Charles Wallace
Environment
USDA invests in Oregon, Nevada timber production
USDA is investing $80 million through the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program and…
Jul 31, 2026 · By WLJ
Environment
USFWS downlists the razorback sucker
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on July 16 finalized its rule downlisting the…
Jul 31, 2026 · By WLJ
News
USDA certifies Farmers Innovation Fund
On July 16, USDA announced the certification of the Farmers Innovation Fund as a…
Jul 31, 2026 · By WLJ