Foreign ag ownership bill introduced in Congress
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Foreign ownership of American agricultural land doubled from 2009-2019, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
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10, 2021
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10, 2021
USPS implements changes to mail delivery standards
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) implemented changes to mail delivery standards for first-class mail and periodicals that are expected to [...]
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10, 2021
Livestock markets focus of House Ag Committee hearing
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on Oct. 7 to review the state of the livestock industry. The committee [...]
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10, 2021
Ag pesticide waste collection event in Athens
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers, ranchers and property owners in Henderson County can drive up and drop off agricultural [...]
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10, 2021
SW Ag Center, TDA team up for mental health awareness campaign
The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (SW Ag Center) and the Texas Department of Agriculture created [...]
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10, 2021
Conservation funding set for big boost under spending proposal, but concerns remain
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farm conservation programs are set to get a big boost in funding under a House [...]
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10, 2021
Plant winter forages now for best results
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The start of fall is the ideal time to plant winter forages, according to Texas [...]
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10, 2021
New USDA insurance for farmers who sell locally
Small farms that sell in local markets will have a new crop insurance option. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved [...]
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10, 2021
World Cotton Day recognizes cotton’s positive impact
By Julie Tomascik Editor A global celebration of cotton is taking place Oct. 7, which is designated as World Cotton [...]
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10, 2021
AFBF urges USDA to address supply chain issues
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture [...]