USDA predicts record-breaking farm exports in 2021
Fiscal year (FY) 2021 is expected to be a good year for U.S. farm exports, according to the U.S. Department [...]
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06, 2021
JBS getting back online after cyberattack
JBS, one of the world’s largest meatpackers, was hit by a cyberattack over the weekend, which forced the shutdown of [...]
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06, 2021
Abbott issues disaster declaration over border crisis
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Tuesday in 34 counties along Texas' southern border in response to the increase [...]
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06, 2021
Pandemic insurance premiums for cover crops
Farmers and ranchers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. [...]
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06, 2021
U.S. challenges Canada’s dairy quotas under USMCA
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Just days after a meeting between the three North American countries to discuss issues regarding [...]
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05, 2021
Farm Bureau health plans approved by Texas Legislature
A bill allowing Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) to use its statewide infrastructure to provide health plans to members is on [...]
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05, 2021
Texas peach crop off to a good start for 2021
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Although February’s winter storm had Texas peach farmers concerned, both the quality and quantity of [...]
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05, 2021
China behind on phase one commitments, but closing the gap
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released new data for the first four months of 2021 regarding trade with China. That [...]
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05, 2021
Argentina temporarily bans beef exports
Argentina recently implemented a 30-day ban on beef exports. The ban is not uncommon for Argentina, which often uses agriculture [...]
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05, 2021
Eminent domain reform passes Texas Legislature
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Private property rights advocates are celebrating a key victory after HB 2730 passed the Texas [...]