Rollins discusses ag issues with Johnson County Farm Bureau
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Johnson County farmers and ranchers recently met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for an in-depth discussion about the challenges facing agriculture in the region and across the country. [...]
Texas citrus recovering from major freeze in 2021
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas citrus growers experienced large production losses during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, but [...]
Public comment ends Oct. 16 for ocelot reintroduction plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The public can weigh in on a proposal that would reintroduce endangered ocelots to [...]
CWD detected in Kimble County, emergency rule adopted
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a deer breeding facility in Kimble County. In response to the CWD detection, [...]
Smooth Ag named semi-finalist in Ag Innovation Challenge
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A Texas agricultural startup placed in the top 10 semi-finalists of the 2024 Farm Bureau [...]
Students take home awards from 2023 SOFA Challenge
By Julie Tomascik Editor Discussing agricultural issues and solutions earned four high school students recognition from the Heart O’ [...]
New weaned calf risk management tool now available
Texas livestock producers now have a new, first-of-its-kind insurance option. Weaned Calf Risk Protection is a new policy offered by [...]
National 4-H Week celebrates love for the program
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist This week, 4-H members across the U.S. are celebrating their love for 4-H. Throughout National [...]
USDA makes additional payment for Texas rice farmers
Texas rice farmers will receive an additional payment through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Rice Production Program, which provides up [...]