USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) into the U.S. "Due to the threat of New World [...]
USDA expands revenue protection to oat, rye farmers
The country’s oat and rye farmers can now benefit from revenue protection, a crop insurance option available through the U.S. [...]
Cherokee County Farm Bureau recognized for community outreach
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CFB) was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) for its [...]
EmGenisys named semi-finalist in Ag Innovation Challenge
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge seeks to identify top entrepreneurs working to address [...]
Montgomery County Farm Bureau recognized for community outreach
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist An activity designed to boost agricultural awareness and knowledge among the community was recognized [...]
Good prospects for second part of dove hunting season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The second half of the regular dove hunting season opens Dec. 17, and experts [...]
Thompson elected U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) was elected as the next chair of the U.S. House [...]
USDA finalizes cattle contract library rule
Final regulations for a new cattle contract library pilot project were published this week by the U.S. Department of [...]
Labor challenges increase farm economy pressures
Labor demands continue to tax the bottom lines of farmers and ranchers, with rising wage rates and record usage [...]