U.S. Department of Agriculture

One week to go until the Great American State Fair 🎡!

USDA is excited to join the celebration and welcome visitors to our pavilion on the National Mall for a celebration of America’s agriculture and the communities that keep our nation strong.

⚠️ INSPECT. REPORT. PROTECT. ⚠️

New World Screwworm can cause extensive damage to livestock and animals. Knowing the signs is the first step in prevention.

See the key identification features for both the adult flies and the larvae.

🔗 Visit Screwworm.gov to report sightings and stay informed.

The good news? Prevention is simple. Always use a food thermometer to ensure poultry reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 F. 🌡️

Meet the next generation of agricultural leaders at the Youth Livestock Showcase!

At the Great American State Fair, FFA and 4-H members will introduce families to livestock while teaching animal care, ag basics, and modern farming practices.

Catch the Showcase every morning from 10:00–11:30 AM inside the American Heartland Arena!

New guidelines, same delicious dairy! The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 3 servings of dairy daily. Cheers to celebrating National Dairy Month the nutritious way! 🥛

📢 The FY2026 funding opportunity for the Research Facilities Act Program is OPEN.

Secretary Rollins & Secretary McMahon hosted land-grant university leaders at USDA to announce this historic investment, administered by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to upgrade agricultural research facilities.

Apply by July 17, 2026 ➡️ https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/research-facilities-act-program

America’s heartland is coming to the National Mall 🌾!

At the American Heartland Arena, we’re celebrating America’s farmers, ranchers, livestock, rodeo tradition, and rural heritage as part of the Great American State Fair.

Join us June 25-July 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Your food is safe. Full stop.🛑 New World Screwworm is NOT a food safety threat, and it does not impact the meat and poultry products in the U.S.

USDA and its partners are actively responding while FSIS continues to ensure meat and poultry products meet strict food safety standards. Learn the facts and stop the spread of misinformation: screwworm.gov