USDA’s national ag classification survey underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) is arriving in mailboxes around the nation. The survey, [...]
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AFBF accepting Ag Innovation Challenge applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation [...]
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04, 2021
Biden asks Congress to increase USDA budget for FY2022
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor President Joe Biden’s recent fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request included a boost to the [...]
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04, 2021
Innovation, climate influence crop insurance
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Crop insurance changes throughout the years reflect a variety of influences from agricultural innovations, the [...]
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04, 2021
Study shows manure improves pasture soil health
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Researchers found that soil in semi-arid regions like the Texas Southern High Plains can be [...]
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04, 2021
Brush piles can be beneficial for wildlife
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When clearing brush from land, allowing small brush piles to remain in place for a [...]
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04, 2021
Farm Bureau hosts 2021 County Leader Week
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation is hosting County Leader Week April 19-23 to strengthen the [...]
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04, 2021
Ag Foundation announces new educator grants
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture announced educator resource grants honoring the work of long-time AFBF staff member and [...]
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04, 2021
USDA announces specialty crop grants, fruit and vegetable incentives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of more than $330 million to help farmers, ranchers and organizations in [...]
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04, 2021
Groundwater bill passes Texas Senate, heads to House
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A bill strengthening groundwater rights is headed to the Texas House for consideration after being [...]