Rollins, ag committee leaders discuss ag labor, H-2A
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The need for a reliable agricultural workforce and reforms to the H-2A guestworker visa program remain top-of-mind for U.S. farmers, ranchers and lawmakers. In a panel discussion at the American [...]
Bill would create harvest incentive insurance for cotton farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Legislation recently introduced in Congress aims to strengthen the cotton industry and protect critical processing [...]
DOL to change H-2A wage rate methodology
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Trump administration is changing the way wage rates are calculated for the H-2A [...]
Hunter, landowner awareness can help screwworm early detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters and landowners are being asked to stay alert for signs of New [...]
USDA, Department of Justice to investigate input prices
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are working together to [...]
Texas Farm Bureau 92nd Annual Meeting set for Dec. 5-7
By Julie Tomascik Editor Policy discussions, membership recognition and a weekend of fellowship are slated for the 92nd Texas Farm [...]
Financial pressures grow for row crop farmers
Row crop farmers in Texas and across the country are facing mounting financial pressures. Rising production costs and falling [...]
Workshops equip landowners for legal, leasing challenges
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Two fall workshops hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension aim to provide the tools and [...]
Rural veterinarians, vet students can apply for 2025 education assistance
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) applications for the 2025 cycle. Applications [...]