TDA accepting applications for 2026 Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for 100 years or more can apply to the Family Land Heritage program. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has been celebrating [...]
USDA proposes poultry rule under Packers and Stockyards Act
Under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), poultry farmers would be guaranteed a base price [...]
Texas rural land sales continue, but slow
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Demand for Texas rural land continues as the state’s population grows and families and individuals [...]
Beef checkoff partners with Little League World Series
A new partnership hits a homerun between beef and baseball this summer. The “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” brand, funded [...]
USDA provides boost to H5N1 response funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (UDSA) announced it is taking additional actions to ensure the health and viability of [...]
Schronk restores agricultural history one tractor at a time
By Shelby Shank Field Editor What started as a passion project for Trey Schronk has turned into a lifestyle [...]
TALT works to protect Texas’ rural lands
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) is dedicated to the conservation of working lands and [...]
Demand for meat goats continues to increase
Meat goat demand continues to rise, and prices are also increasing. That’s been a consistent trend for the last decade, [...]
New rules pass on hunting, trapping mountain lions
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently adopted new rules related to hunting and trapping mountain [...]