Representing the beef and cattle community in Tennessee.
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University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says the impacts will vary.
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JBS to Close Pennsylvania Beef Plant Amid Cattle Shortage - TT ttnews.com/articles/jbs-clos…
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TN Cattlemen's Assoc retweeted
Tobacco and beef producers as well as home gardening enthusiasts are invited to the annual Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day on Thursday, June 25, at the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center. Details: utianews.tennessee.edu/tobac…
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East TN cattle farmer, UT expert prepare for potential screwworm outbreak wate.com/news/local-news/pot…
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USDA Designates 29 Tennessee Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
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USDA has confirmed a second detection of New World Screwworm in Texas — approximately 5.6 miles from the first case.
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TN Cattlemen's Assoc retweeted
As expected, @USDA_APHIS confirmed the detection of a New World Screwworm (NWS) fly in a 3 week old bovine in Zavala County, Texas.
@USDA and Texas Animal Health @TAHC officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the area.
For more information visit SCREWWORM.GOV
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Just wrapped up a virtual meeting with ~50 of our outstanding Texas cattle ranchers and @TAHC. I also have been in contact with @GregAbbott_TX, @LtGovTX, and the @Burrows4TX team.
Our food supply is 100% safe. This potential New World Screworm detection is being fully contained and is not a harm to the American food supply or consumer safety. The NWS specimen has arrived at the airport in Ames, IA and is being transferred to National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). We will update as soon as we have confirmed test results.
Unfortunately, the open-border policies of the last administration and the resulting illicit cattle movement throughout Mexico have caused NWS to potentially reach our side of the border. BUT, there is no one better than Texas and our live stock producers to have in this fight.
All models showed NWS coming to the U.S. last summer/early fall — so a big thank you to our partners across the industry and local, state and the entire Trump administration for unprecedented action that gave us almost an extra year to prepare for this moment.
Together with so many partners, including the Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Cattle Feeders and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, we will effectively combat, contain and eventually eradicate this pest.
Additional @USDA personnel have arrived in South Texas to support our partners on the ground. The National Veterinary Stockpile is ready to deploy and on its way. I now call on our producers to be vigilant and watchful. The most effective thing to do right now is to put eyes on all live stock. If you see anything suspicious, contact your state animal health official (linked on the screwworm.gov website).
Texas cattle and live stock producers are the backbone of our state and our nation. We will meet this challenge head-on.
Go to SCREWWORM.GOV for daily updates.
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Southeast Beef Summit Brings Cattle Producers and Cowboys Together in Tennessee rfdtv.com/southeast-beef-sum…
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Severe drought continues to impact Middle Tennessee farmers wkrn.com/news/local-news/sev…
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Gov. Lee, General Assembly Invest in Tennessee Agriculture Through 2026–2027 Budget morningagclips.com/gov-lee-g…
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Spring drought puts pressure on Tennessee Valley farmers local3news.com/local-news/sp… via @WRCB
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Wilson Livestock Market receives $100K grant
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Cattle farmer explains impact of ongoing drought wjhl.com/news/local/cattle-f…
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Drought conditions threaten farm production across West Tennessee wbbjtv.com/video/2026/05/14/…
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Forage management: evaluating long-stored silage with safety and quality tips | @utbeefandforage
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In the Cattle Markets: Check In on the Choice-Select Spread morningagclips.com/in-the-ca…
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TN Cattlemen's Assoc retweeted
Weekly Market Wrap-Up: Strong cash trade set the tone for the cattle market over the week, driving cattle futures higher. buff.ly/IPLG0fA
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UTIA Schedules Beef Heifer Development School for May 21 utianews.tennessee.edu/utia-…
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