Per-acre bridge payment rates announced by USDA
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the commodity per-acre payment rates for the $11 billion available to eligible farmers through the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. “President Trump committed to [...]
Weather creates uncertain conditions for Texas cotton crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas cotton farmers are facing a summer of uncertainty and could expect volatile prices, [...]
Strong demand for Texas beef this grilling season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texans are firing up the grill this summer, and research shows strong demand for [...]
Texas FFA announces 2023 TFB scholarship recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas FFA Association announced the selection of the 2023 Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) scholarship [...]
Farm, environmental, forestry advocates unite behind 2023 Farm Bill
Twenty groups representing agricultural, environmental, forestry, wildlife, nutrition and hunger advocates launched the “Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining [...]
USDA expands risk management options
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its insurance coverage options for specialty crops and other actual production history (APH) [...]
Register for Young Farmer & Rancher Fall Tour in Kerrville
By Julie Tomascik Editor Young producers will get a look at agriculture in the Hill Country through the 2023 [...]
Rural veterinarians, vet students can apply for education assistance
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is now accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) applications for the 2023 cycle. [...]
Drought eases, but beef cow herd faces challenges to rebuild
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Extreme drought conditions have dissipated in Texas, but rebuilding the beef cow herd won’t happen [...]