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USDA awards $20M in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants

Grant program increases availability of local foods in child nutrition programs and connects children to the sources of their food through local procurement, education, taste tests, school gardens and field trips.
Industry News
July 9, 2026
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USDA grants support 68 projects by American farmers, producers, ranchers and fishers to serve their local foods in school meals, summer meals and childcare settings.


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USDA requests comments on beef grading standards

USDA says beef production and quality assessment methods have changed significantly since the last update to the beef grading standards has been implemented.
Industry News
July 8, 2026
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USDA seeks input from the public and stakeholders on how the US Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef may be updated to better serve the needs of industry, large volume food buyers and modern consumers.


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USDA rolls out SPUR program for small and mid-size beef processors

USDA says the Strengthening Processing for US Ranchers Program is designed to strengthen domestically owned processing capacity.
Industry News
July 1, 2026
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USDA introduces the Strengthening Processing for US Ranchers Program to provide up to $500 million in payments for eligible beef processors who have faced increased costs of acquiring cattle for processing.



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Mobile app streamlines producer access to Remote Grading Program for Beef

USDA says the mobile app help customers will experience more secure image submissions, fewer upload mistakes, clearer status visibility and reliable tracking of assigned carcass grades.
Industry News
June 22, 2026
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USDA launches mobile app to offer cattle producers and processors easier, secure access to official grading services.


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USDA issues directive to restore grazing on National Forest land

Update prioritizes permitting vacant land to maximize grazing flexibilities to keep working lands working.
Industry News
June 15, 2026
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The effort is part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthen US ranching, restore multiple-use management on federal lands, and combat regulatory lawfare against producers. 


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Trump appoints senior advisor for New World screwworm preparedness

Meat Industry Hall of Fame honoree and Texas cattleman joins USDA to support New World screwworm preparedness.
Industry News
June 9, 2026
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John Bellinger is set to serve as the new senior advisor for New World screwworm preparedness, supporting USDA's exploration of all available technologies to combat the New World screwworm.


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USDA unveils Small Processors Action Plan

Agency also opens applications for the fourth round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, with an additional $60 million in funding.
Industry News
June 4, 2026
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Action plan targets regulatory clarity, customer service improvements and easier navigation of USDA requirements.


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USDA opens research lab to combat livestock pests

Knipling-Bushland US Livestock Insects Research Laboratory houses two ARS research units: the Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit and the Veterinary Pest Genetics Research Unit.
Industry News
May 29, 2026
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The 52,000‑square‑foot laboratory features advanced cattle facilities, laboratory spaces and a genomics core to drive research on control technologies for the US livestock industry.


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USDA revokes approved lender status for 10 lenders

USDA says enforcement action reinforces accountability in federally backed agricultural lending programs.
Industry News
May 13, 2026
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USDA removes 10 lenders from its approved lending program roster, citing irresponsible lending practices and violations of federal requirements.


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A wave of meat policy bills moves through Congress

Lawmakers take on a wide range of bills that could significantly reshape the meat industry.
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Lacy Bates
April 30, 2026
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Bills address issues including beef labeling transparency, international trade, expansion of small meat processors and state inspection authority.


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