USDA to provide $1 billion in disaster relief for livestock producers
Eligible livestock producers can sign up for disaster recovery assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (ELRP 2023 and 2024 FW). The payments [...]
TFB to host workshop for agricultural science teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agricultural science teachers can learn from industry experts and add to their classroom resources through [...]
AFBF highlights farm bill needs to Senate Ag subcommittee
The farm safety net is crucial to help farmers and ranchers manage risk. In a committee hearing held May 2, [...]
TDA accepting applications for Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for at least 100 years are [...]
Apply for TFB Young Farmer & Rancher contests by Aug. 4
By Julie Tomascik Editor The applications for the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) 2023 Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) and [...]
TPWD considers expansion of digital tagging program
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) may expand its digital tagging pilot program to [...]
Citrus growers need robust farm bill programs
Citrus growers in the United States need farm bill programs that help them prevent diseases and pests, as well as [...]
USDA announces new rice program details
Rice farmers can start signing up for the $250 million in special payments Congress provided to shore up grower [...]
Alternative meat labels bill passes Texas Legislature
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill that protects consumers from misleading claims about alternative meat products has passed the [...]