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…

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!

We were honored to welcome @USDA Under Secretary Scott Hutchins (@USDAScience) to the Danforth Center this week. Thank you, Under Secretary Hutchins, for your time and for your commitment to supporting American agricultural innovation.

🚨 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.

#NationalOliveDay. Eating olives and using olive oil in cooking and foods has been practiced for centuries, and consumption of olives and olive oils continues to increase in the U.S. -- especially with its associated health benefits. According to @USDA_ERS, California leads the nation in growing olives with about 70 percent of the state’s olive bearing acreage dedicated to olive oil production. Check out more from the USDA's Economic Research Service at: ers.usda.gov/sites/default/f…

Congratulations (from left) to Drs. Paul VanRaden (retired), Ransom L. Baldwin VI, and Curtis P. Van Tassell -- and to the ARS Dairy Cattle Genetic Enhancement Team -- for being selected 2026 Service to America honorees. 🎉🎉🎉 VanRaden, Baldwin, and Van Tassell have each played a leading role in revolutionizing dairy cattle breeding through DNA research and genetic testing. Their research has greatly improved milk production and animal health, benefiting the dairy industry and American consumers. servicetoamericamedals.org/h…

ICYMI: Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins tells @FederalNewsNet how USDA’s National Proving Grounds Network is driving the next wave of U.S. AgTech innovation federalnewsnetwork.com/techn…

American poultry farmers face a major challenge that’s hard to see and impossible to ignore: AMMONIA. 44% of U.S. farms specialize in poultry & egg production. @USDA_ARS has created the patented Indoor Air Scrubber -- reducing ammonia before it even reaches the birds. U.S. poultry farmers can generate healthier flocks with greater productivity.

Check out the new interactive “Molecular Markers” book created through a collaboration of several ARS scientists and the National Program Office. This publication includes the performance of over 4,800 molecular markers, the genes associated with the markers, and their biological function. The markers allow accurate identification of accessions, improve sample collection, and preserve germplasm for the future of U.S. agriculture. colostate.pressbooks.pub/mol…

For 25 years, NIFA’s Extension Risk Management Education Centers have equipped farmers with tools to manage market, financial, legal and other operational risks. Through nearly 1,960 projects, ERME has reached more than 900,000 participants: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…

ICYMI: Under Secretary Hutchins discussed REE’s path forward on KRVN Radio last week, highlighting how we’re advancing ag innovation to meet the nation’s ag challenges. Catch the full conversation here: mediahub.unl.edu/media/26877

Appreciation to @RepFeenstra (R-Hull) who issued a statement applauding USDA's Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area agencies for beginning the reorganization process, including agency restructuring and planned relocation of positions to Ames, Iowa.

Great energy today at the University of Nebraska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources! ARS Research Leaders met with REE Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins to discuss ag innovation and research with university leaders. Exciting momentum ahead!