The New World screwworm​ isn't a worm. It's a fly that can burrow into tiny wounds, ears, or mouths of animals and kill them.

The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revamped the “Product of the USA” label for meat, poultry, and egg products in an effort to bolster consumer awareness and U.S. markets. • U.S. cattle herds hit a 75-year low in 2026, raising beef prices for ...

Despite the cattle inventory plummeting to the lowest level in 73 years, the number of cattle on feed remains surprisingly strong. The average all-fresh retail price for beef hit record highs in six of the last seven months, while the cash price paid to ...

The U.S. cattle and sheep industries have experienced significant decline due to zero-tariff policies allowing cheaper imports to displace domestic production. This decline in domestic production threatens national food security by increasing reliance on ...

U.S. cattle farmers have faced significant challenges in recent years, from COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions, low cattle prices and persistent drought conditions to growing threats of invasive pests and diseases, a decades-low supply of beef cows ...