USDA reopens hemp program rule comment period
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the comment period to the interim final [...]
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09, 2020
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09, 2020
USDA updates Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced modifications to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program to decrease [...]
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09, 2020
New maps show diversity of Texas working lands
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A collection of maps created by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI) showcases the [...]
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09, 2020
Novak family still farming despite 2020 challenges
By Julie Tomascik Editor A year of challenges, uncertainty and a lot of work—that’s what 2020 has been for Ryan [...]
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09, 2020
Farm bill programs at risk without CCC replenishment
Funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) typically is one of the least controversial items on Capitol Hill. However, this [...]
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09, 2020
TFB to host Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will once again offer college students an opportunity to develop problem-solving skills [...]
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09, 2020
Peanut farmers strikeout this MLB season
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor There’s nothing like the sharp crack of wood hitting the ball followed by the roar [...]
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09, 2020
More changes to Livestock Risk Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it is increasing premium subsidies and will make other [...]
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09, 2020
Ag pesticide waste collection set for Oct. 21, Lubbock
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are hosting an [...]
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09, 2020
Beef industry task force releases long-range plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To ensure its goal of increasing demand for U.S. beef is met, the Beef Industry [...]