🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd. If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office. For more information, visit SCREWWORM.GOV.

"This store owner conducted more than $2 million in fraudulent SNAP transactions, defrauding a USDA nutrition program designed to help low-income families," said Special Agent in Charge Charmeka Parker. "I would like to thank our special agents for their work with our law enforcement partners that resulted in this defendant being sentenced to more than 2 1/2 years in federal prison." justice.gov/usao-wdva/pr/lyn… @WHFraudTF @WDVAnews #fightingfraud #USDA #OIG

No more activist lawfare and bureaucratic delays locking up allotments. Ranchers are the solution, NOT the problem. Today at @OfficialRFDTV’s Rural Town Hall with the @WestCaucusFound, I issued a clear directive to all @forestservice employees: line officers must immediately implement the Advancing Grazing on Forest Service and BLM Lands MOU and our @USDA–@Interior Grazing Action Plan. This directive prioritizes: • Expanding access by permitting vacant and closed allotments • Maximizing grazing flexibilities to keep working lands working • Eliminating delays through streamlined permitting • Giving ranchers a stronger voice and better engagement With @SecretaryBurgum’s partnership, we are returning our National Forests and Grasslands to their roots as working lands that sustain our ranchers and rural communities. Driving REAL results so American agriculture thrives for the next 250 years. More work to do — but real progress.

Today @SecRollins announced a comprehensive directive to all @forestservice employees, advancing the USDA-@interior Grazing Action Plan to strengthen American ranching, restore multiple-use management on federal lands, and combat regulatory lawfare against producers. 🇺🇸 Details: usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…

🚨 FDA authorizes the FIRST generic animal treatment for New World screwworm! 🐶🐱 Fast‑acting Nitenpyram Tablets now available under EUA – giving dog and cat owners a powerful new tool to treat animals for NWS. fda.gov/news-events/press-an…

‼️New World Screwworm is NOT a food safety issue. All USDA safeguards remain in place to keep the food supply safe. Learn the facts and help stop the spread of misinformation: screwworm.gov

🥊 MAIN EVENT 🥊 Sterile Fly vs. New World Screwworm. One enters to reproduce. One enters to end the bloodline. 🪰 One mission. One goal. Knockout New World screwworm! Learn more about the sterile insect technique that's being used to control and eradicate NWS at SCREWWORM.GOV

On the ground in South Texas at Chaparrosa Ranch — just miles from where the first New World Screwworm case was found. We rode the pastures, checked the cattle, and looked for anything out of the ordinary. The good news? That first calf is now completely healthy and back to normal 9 days later. This is the fight ahead of us — but we are ready. Equipped. And standing shoulder to shoulder with incredible cattlemen and cowboys like JR Ramirez who do this work every single day. If you see something, report it immediately. That’s how we get @USDA and @TAHC resources to you fast — and how we stay ahead of this threat.

The USDA urges everyone to know the signs of New World Screwworm and report immediately. Early detection protects livestock, wildlife, and pets. Visit screwworm.gov for more information!

ROLLINS UPDATES MEDIA ON NWS RESPONSE:     Following meetings with ranchers and cattle producers, @SecRollins spoke with reporters in La Pryor, Texas, about USDA's ongoing New World Screwworm response.     Rollins highlighted expanded surveillance efforts, sterile fly production, border monitoring, and continued coordination with Texas officials and producers. @TAHC @TPWDnews @TSCRA

INSIDE AMERICA'S NWS ERADICATION EFFORT:     @SecRollins toured a sterile fly dispersal zone at Chaparrosa Ranch alongside ranchers, USDA officials, and cattle industry leaders. @TAHC @TPWDnews @TSCRA    The sterile insect technique remains one of the most effective tools for eradicating New World Screwworm and is a central part of USDA's response strategy.

🚨 NOW IN LA PRYOR, TEXAS:     @SecRollins visited Rock Creek Ranch to observe the calf involved in the first confirmed US New World Screwworm detection.     Joined by @USDA officials, Texas cattle industry leaders, and local ranchers, Rollins received an on-the-ground briefing on response efforts and the calf's recovery.     The calf has been treated and is recovering well.

TEXAS CATTLE PRODUCERS MEET WITH USDA:     @SecRollins convened a roundtable with members of @TSCRA, @TexasFarmBureau leadership, state officials, and local ranchers.     Discussions focused on New World Screwworm surveillance, livestock protection, sterile fly operations, and continued coordination between federal, state, and industry partners.

ON THE FRONT LINES IN SOUTH TEXAS:     @SecRollins joined Chaparrosa Ranch owner JR Ramirez and Texas cattle producers for a horseback tour of ranch operations in La Pryor, Texas.     The group discussed livestock protection efforts, New World Screwworm preparedness, and USDA's ongoing response following recent detections in Texas.

Here in La Pryor, Texas at Rock Creek Ranch. Joined by new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness John Bellinger and Southern Texas rancher Robbie, who spotted the first case and notified authorities immediately. Robbie and his family at Rock Creek Ranch are the true stars today — their vigilance made all the difference. We're looking at Case One right now: the calf is doing great and fully recovered after about nine days. Ranchers, keep your eyes on the cattle and report any cases right away. We've beaten this before, and with new tools and facilities coming online, we'll beat it again. @Screwworm_RR

USDA is proud to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers, and ag innovators at the Great American State Fair. Come join us at the fair inside the USDA Pavilion and experience:   🍎 Daily farm stand offering, American-grown produce, inspired by the Great American Farmers Market. 🚜 Interactive experiences and demonstrations that bring USDA’s mission to life. 🤝 Meet USDA experts, and discover how we support communities nationwide. 🗓️ June 25 – July 10 📍 Washington, D.C. on the National Mall 🔗 freedom250.org/celebration/t…

Secretary Rollins welcomes President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of @johnrich as Special Envoy for American Landowners.   As Special Envoy, Rich will serve as a strong advocate for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners, helping ensure their rights are protected and their voices are heard in Washington. He will work closely with USDA and stakeholders across the country to defend private property rights and address growing concerns from landowners facing pressure related to large-scale solar and wind development that impact productive farmland and rural communities.   America’s farmers and ranchers deserve a government that stands with them. USDA looks forward to working alongside John as we continue advancing President Trump’s commitment to protecting rural America and preserving our nation’s agricultural heritage. 🔗usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…

Check your tag! When you choose U.S. cotton, you’re supporting American producers, rural communities, and domestic manufacturing. 🔗usda.gov/sites/default/files…