ASI Weekly

July 2026

• July 2, 2026 – New World Screwworm Response Update, US/Mexico Inaugurate Sterile Fly Plant, FDA Blueprint to Expand Animal Drug Development, Crescent Textile Solutions Acquire Bollman Industries, ASI at IWTO & more

June 2026

• June 25, 2026 – ASI Continues Monitoring New World Screwworm Response, ASI and ASGA New World Screwworm Webinar, New Bill Introduced to Fight NWS, Farm Bill 2.0, Hearing on the fam Safety Net & more
• June 18, 2026 – ASI Continues Monitoring New World Screwworm Response, ASI Responds to Media Coverage Opposing M-44 Predator Management Tools, USDA Issues Directive to Restore Grazing on National Forest Lands and Strengthen Support for America’s Ranchers & more
• June 11, 2026 – ASI Develops New World Screwworm Resource for U.S. Sheep Producers, ASI Continues Work on Five-Year Strategic Plan, & more.
• June 4, 2026 – New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas, USDA-Funded Reverse Trade Mission Highlights Strong Global Demand for American Wool, New ASI Research Update Podcast: Flushing Ewes & more

May 2026

• May 28, 2026 – Help Shape Better Fly Control Tools, Documentary Spotlights Farms, Fiber, and Fashion & more
• May 21, 2026 – New Research Update Podcast: Soil Health & Grazing Systems, PLC Federal Grazing Roundtables & more
• May 14, 2026 – ASI Webinar: 2026 Wool Market Update, Strategic Plan Survey Reminder – Last Chance & more 
• May 7, 2026 – From the Executive Director, FDA Approves First Generic Moxidectin Drench & more 

April 2026

• April 30, 2026 – FDA Authorizes Two NWS Treatment Options, New ASI Research Update Podcast & more
• April 23, 2026 -We Need Your Input: ASI Launches Process for 5-Year Strategic Plan, ASI Secures $600,000 in New USDA Trade Promotion Funding for Wool Industry & More. 
• April 16, 2026 – Note from ASI Executive Director, USDA Announces Payment under the 2026 Pima Cotton and Wool Trust Funds & more
• April 9, 2026 – USDA APHIS Updates NWS Response Playbook, ALB Grant Opportunity for Sheep Producers & more
• April 2, 2026 – American Sheep Industry Names Mike Michener as Executive Director, Grazing Action Plan Moves Forward & more

March 2026

• March 26, 2026 – ASI Research Update Podcast: AI & Embryo Transfer, ASI Wool Council Launches New Small & Midsize Mill Meetup & More
• March 19, 2026 – Apply Now for the Sheep Heritage Foundation Scholarship, AWC Shares Shearing Story with Consumers & more 
• March 12, 2026 – ASI Advocates for Sheep Health in Federal Drug Approval Review, ASI Launching New Elevate Wool Program & More 
• March 5, 2026 – ASI Organizes D.C. Fly-In, House Version of the 2026 Farm Bill was Passed Out of the House Committee & More

February 2026

• February 26, 2026 – ASI Leaders Prepare to Head to Washington D.C. Next Week, USDA Seeks Organizations to Nominate Members to the American Lamb Board & More
• February 19, 2026 – Sheep Inventory Levels Fall, USDA Awards $212 Million Through MAP and FMD to Grow Global Demand for U.S. Agriculture Including American Wool & More
• February 12, 2026 – Winner Announced for the Reimagine Wool Poster Contest, USDA Announces Completion of the Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Texas & More
• February 05, 2026 – Klobuchar to Jump in MN Governor Race, Leaving Room for New Senate Ag Dem Leadership, USDA New World Screwworm Update& More

January 2026

• January 22, 2026 – House Congressional Dear Colleague Letter Submitted!, Senate Ag Leadership Calls for Expanded Farm Assistance & More
• January 15, 2026 – ASI meets with USDA FPAC Under Secretary Fordyce in Washington, DC on Farmer Bridge Assistance, USDA Announces New Slate of Political Appointees & More
• January 8, 2026 – FINAL Congressional Push for Lamb Import Investigation: ASI Mobilizes Industry Ahead of Jan. 9 Deadline , USDA Announces 2026 Wool Marketing Assistance Loan Rates