Trump taps Perdue as ag secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to lead the Department of Agriculture. "Sonny Perdue is going [...]
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‘First Peas to the Table’ contest
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Many watched as Savvy Shields of Fayetteville, Ark. wowed the Miss America judges in [...]
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USDA accepting comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting comments to a proposal for a nationwide research and promotion checkoff [...]
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Farm Bureau ready to work with Trump cabinet
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The future of immigration policy, land regulation, tax reform, trade and other issues important to [...]
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Vilsack will continue service to agriculture sector
After serving eight years as Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack will continue to serve agriculture, although in a new capacity. Vilsack [...]
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Discovering Farmland curriculum available
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently launched Digital Exploration and Interactive Lesson Plans as part of its Discovering Farmland [...]
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Texas Legislature opens with fewer dollars, new members
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The 85th Texas Legislature gaveled in on Jan. 10, with reduced state revenue, [...]
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Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates announced
The second annual Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates have been set for June 12-15 and July 5-8. The June conference [...]
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Town halls set for Texas corn farmers
Texas corn farmers can now guide efforts for their state checkoff and association, according to the Texas Corn Producers (TCP). [...]
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Changing USDA definition of a farm could bring more accuracy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture defines a farm as “any place that has or normally could [...]