USDA updates LRP to give ranchers more flexibility
Livestock producers now have more flexibility under recent updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency outlined changes beginning with the 2026 crop year and succeeding crop [...]
Federal red snapper season underway
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The time of year many anglers have been waiting for is finally here—federal red snapper [...]
USDA predicts higher production, fewer acres of cotton
By Shelby Shank Field Editor U.S. cotton farmers are forecast to produce 15.5 million bales this year, according to the [...]
USDA invites farmer input on prevented planting rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will hold public listening sessions and take public comments on possible changes [...]
San Antonio deer tests positive for CWD
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A free-ranging, white-tailed deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in San Antonio. According [...]
More anglers, hunters eligible for digital tagging program
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is expanding its digital tagging and licensing program [...]
Fertilizer market makes improvements in 2023
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Over the last two years, farmers and ranchers have experienced drought, supply chain issues and [...]
Wheat harvest underway despite recent rainfall
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Combines are rolling through amber waves of grain as wheat harvest continues across the Lone [...]
USDA extends application deadline for revenue loss programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance [...]