USDA removes farm program payments to managers not actively engaged in farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule to ensure that farm safety net payments are issued only [...]
16
12, 2015
16
12, 2015
Report: Texas is drought-free
For the second week in a row, not a drop of drought remains in the Lone Star State. Texas’ drought-free [...]
15
12, 2015
GAO: EPA broke law in promoting water rule online
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals the Environmental Protection Agency [...]
15
12, 2015
Texas farmers among testers of new cotton varieties
Over 100 farmers gathered in San Antonio over the weekend to discuss the latest class of Monsanto’s Deltapine cotton varieties. [...]
15
12, 2015
Cotton farmer: Without help, cotton could deal blow to Texas, U.S. economies
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A combination of high inputs, low prices and no safety net could spell disaster for [...]
14
12, 2015
U.S., 200 other nations sign climate agreement
After a week-long conference in Paris, representatives from the United States and 200 other nations signed an unprecedented climate agreement [...]
14
12, 2015
Tastier, tougher tomatoes and spinach being developed for South Texas
By Rod Santa Ana Texas A&M AgriLife The revival of the once-thriving vegetable production industry in South Texas will begin [...]
14
12, 2015
Lawmakers urge consideration of cottonseed for farm bill programs
Congressman Mike Conaway of Texas is among 100 cotton-state legislators who are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to [...]
11
12, 2015
USDA announces enrollment period for safety net coverage in 2016
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini recently announced that producers who chose coverage from [...]
11
12, 2015
Amendment could hurt Red River property legislation
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A resolution, HR 2130, that is designed to help Texas landowners whose property is in [...]