FMMO reforms took effect on June 1
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) took effect on June 1. The FMMO structure, according to American Farm Bureau [...]
Meat labels subject of truth in labeling bill
By Julie Tomascik Editor Accurate food labels, a priority issue for Texas Farm Bureau this legislative session, is addressed in [...]
Highland Lakes water cut off for agricultural customers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Water from the Highland Lakes won’t be available in 2023 for most of the agricultural customers [...]
Fairfield Lake State Park closes, land to become housing development
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter As the Texas State Parks system celebrates its centennial and awaits the opening of [...]
Female farmers, ranchers are a driving force in agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Women like Angela Arthur and Giovana Benitez are paving their way in agriculture, leaving behind [...]
USDA proposes new ‘Product of USA’ label changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” [...]
Ag entrepreneurs can apply for Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 [...]
Ranch, wildlife brigades teach youth valuable skills
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Time is running out for Texas youth to apply for one of several hands-on, [...]
Texas lawmakers consider right to farm, meat labeling bills
By Julie Tomascik Editor Over 3,500 bills have been filed in the 88th Texas Legislature, and several of them [...]