All Republicans, two Democrats from Texas support farm bill in U.S. House
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The farm bill cleared the U.S. House of Representatives and now awaits action in the U.S. Senate. The Food, Farm and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567) passed the [...]
APHIS report shows COVID virus likely spread widely in deer
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After testing thousands of free-ranging white-tailed deer in the United States, the U.S. Department [...]
Texas receives $1.4 million in specialty crop grant funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded over $1.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Texas. [...]
High prices, consumer demand spark cattle ranchers’ optimism
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Continued demand for beef and tightened supplies due to drought are expected to push cattle [...]
AFBF provides testimony during Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing
The hearing to consider changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order is underway in Indiana and expected to last several [...]
USDA announces $667 million in ReConnect funding
Another round of funding for high-speed internet projects was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this month. [...]
Central Texas corn farmers running out of storage
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Corn farmers have made it through harvest with a good crop, but many in Central [...]
New products, markets add value for Texas timber
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Texas timber sector has experienced fluctuations of supply and demand and other market [...]
Tropical storm brings rain to South Texas cotton farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Tropical Storm Harold brought much-needed rain to South Texas right during cotton harvest. After [...]