United States — United States Department of Agriculture
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Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture>>> opened a new research laboratory to combat pests threatening the U.S. cattle industry, enhancing its role in protecting livestock and food supply.
May 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture>>> plans to close the United States — Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center>>> and other research facilities, which is expected to negatively impact bee research and the US food system. The agency's actions, including past staff firings, have hindered critical research.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The USDA announced and will oversee the phased reopening of cattle imports from Mexico, balancing livestock protection with trade restoration.
Jul 25, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Lead agency announcing and administering the $35 million funding opportunity.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Central actor; its reorganization plan risks losing thousands of employees and disrupting core functions.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
U.S. Senate Democrats, led by Senator Amy Klobuchar, sent a letter to the United States — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 19, 2026, demanding an explanation for the agency's July overstatement of…
Impact: The USDA is the central agency under scrutiny for overstating beef export sales and other data errors. Its credibility is questioned, potentially affecting market trust in its reports.
Aug 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture is the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating the response to the screwworm outbreak, including sterile fly deployment, quarantine measures, and funding for new facilities. Its actions and perceived effectiveness are under scrutiny.
Apr 20, 2026 · 190 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture announced that United States — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not be distributed on November 1 due to the government shutdown and the decision not to use contingency funds.
Oct 26, 2025 · 10 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture terminated 49 grants from the Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program, citing discriminatory preferences based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and wasteful spending. This action has drawn criticism and plans for appeal from affected entities.
Apr 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture developed and will implement the new FMD control framework, streamlining veterinary procedures and monitoring its effectiveness.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture>>> detected the New World Screwworm in Mexico and is actively involved in containment efforts, including blocking cattle imports and investing in sterile fly production facilities. The detection highlights the ongoing challenge for the United States — United States Department of Agriculture>>> to protect the US livestock industry.
May 29, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Agency that conducted the survey for 30 years; its cancellation reduces its data-driven policy role.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Wheat futures across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis exchanges experienced volatile trading over several weeks, influenced by a mix of supply and demand factors. Key drivers included weekly USDA crop progress and export data, which…
Impact: Released crop progress and export data that moved markets; data showed harvest ahead of normal but exports lagging.
Jun 03, 2026 · 91 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released key reports, including the June Acreage report and quarterly Grain Stocks report, which are central to the event.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture>>> is the current parent agency of the United States — United States Postal Service>>> and would be affected by the proposed transfer of the United States — United States Postal Service>>>'s fire program to the United States — United States Department of the Interior>>> and the relocation of its headquarters.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture previously administered the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, which were terminated, and would be involved in the new proposed permanent grant program.
Jul 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: The USDA is leading the response, implementing quarantines, adding staff, and opening a sterile fly facility, but faces criticism over staff cuts.
Jul 06, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: USDA reported export sales and will release the WASDE report on Friday, which is closely watched by traders.
May 26, 2026 · 67 articles
Business
Impact: USDA released the weekly Export Sales report showing lower-than-expected corn bookings, contributing to the price decline.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
The United States — United States Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, released weekly crop progress and condition reports for United States — Iowa during July 2026. The reports…
Impact: The department compiles and releases the weekly crop report, providing official data on crop conditions and progress in United States — Iowa.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Soybean oil futures have been rallying over multiple trading sessions, driven by strong export sales and favorable crop progress data. The USDA reported private export sales to China and Mexico, as well as weekly export…
Impact: The USDA reported multiple export sales and crop progress data, providing key information that influenced market movements.
Jun 25, 2026 · 57 articles
Business
Lean hog futures experienced volatile trading over the period from mid-July to early August 2026, with prices fluctuating between gains and losses. The market was influenced by USDA reports on hog prices, pork cutout values,…
Impact: The USDA provided key data on hog prices, pork cutout values, and slaughter estimates, which directly influenced market movements. Their reports were closely watched by traders and contributed to price volatility.
Jul 14, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
Maize futures traded marginally lower on Tuesday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Maize price fell about a cent to $4.07 3/4. The USDA's Crop Progress…
Impact: The USDA's Crop Progress report showed steady corn conditions, and its upcoming Crop Production report is the key catalyst for the market. The agency's data directly influences price expectations.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is moving ahead with plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a quarter-century-old regulation that restricted logging, road construction, and other development on about 59…
Impact: As the parent agency of the Forest Service, the USDA oversees the rule change and provided data on affected lands. Its stance aligns with the administration's push to rescind the rule.
Aug 18, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Mexico's Mexico — Sonora state activated emergency surveillance, containment, and control protocols after detecting its first case of screwworm, as announced by Governor Alfonso Durazo on August 19. The governor stated that the sanitary cordon…
Impact: The USDA's decision to lift the ban on Mexican cattle imports may be impacted by the screwworm case, affecting trade relations.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The United States is set to resume livestock imports from Mexico on August 24, 2026, at the Douglas, United States — Arizona border crossing, ending a yearlong ban imposed in May 2025 over concerns about…
Impact: The USDA sets and enforces the import protocols, including quotas and inspections, playing a central regulatory role in the resumption.
Aug 22, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
India's first sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from India — Bihar to Australia was completed, with an 18-metric-tonne consignment procured directly from farmers in Darbhanga. The shipment, facilitated by the India — Agricultural and…
Impact: The department coordinated the shipment and highlighted its significance, promoting the state's agricultural modernization.
Aug 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture provides key data on national base hog prices, pork carcass cutout values, and federally inspected hog slaughter, which are crucial for market participants to assess supply and demand dynamics affecting Lean hog futures.
May 26, 2026 · 49 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) had its approval of similar SNAP pilot projects vacated by a federal judge, indicating potential legal challenges for United States — Arkansas's program.
Jun 29, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) had planned to freeze payments to the United States — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the shutdown, but federal judges ordered it to use contingency funds to continue the program.
Oct 31, 2025 · 10 articles
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture prepares to lift ban MexicoScrewworm case in Sonora
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture set import quotas MexicoUS resumes Mexican cattle imports
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported export salesCotton Futures Volatile on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture released crop progress dataCotton Futures Volatile on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported crop progressCorn futures slip ahead of...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture supported conferenceUS-Nigeria Freedom 250...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture resumed inspections MexicoUS lifts Mexico avocado...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture revised corn acreageSenate Democrats question...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported export salesWheat Futures Volatile on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported export salesSoybean futures rally on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture expected China to honor ChinaSoybean futures rally on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported export salesSoybean Futures Decline...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture projected climb SugarIndia Sugar Price Surge...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture tallied export shipmentsCattle futures decline...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported crop progress WheatWheat Futures Volatile on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture tallied export shipmentsWheat Futures Volatile on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture tallied export shipmentsSoybean futures rally on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture expected China to honor ChinaSoybean Futures Decline...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reportedLean Hog Futures Volatile Trading
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported private export sale PhilippinesSoybean Futures Decline...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture tallied export shipments WheatWheat Futures Volatile on...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture estimatedLean Hog Futures Volatile Trading
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture released crop progress dataIowa Crop Progress Report July 2026
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported pasture ratingCattle futures decline...
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United States — United States Department of Agriculture released weekly crop reportIowa Crop Progress Report July 2026
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