USDA announces plans for Arizona sterile fly dispersal facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its response to New World screwworm with plans to invest $25 million in a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona. U.S. Secretary [...]
Save on Beef Cattle Short Course with TFB member benefit
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Registration is underway for the 72nd annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in College [...]
Stop the Rail Merger Coalition launches
A new coalition unites a broad cross section of the U.S. economy in opposing the proposed merger of Union Pacific-Norfolk [...]
Walmart opens milk processing facility in Robinson
By Julie Tomascik Editor A $350 million milk processing facility in Robinson is creating more than 400 jobs and opening [...]
Domestic fertilizer production could grow, but price relief is uncertain
By Julie Tomascik Editor Domestic fertilizer production could see significant gains within the next two years, according to U.S. Secretary [...]
Recent rainfall brings short-term relief as drought persists across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Steady rainfall across parts of Texas brought much-needed moisture, offering some relief as drought continues [...]
USDA releases second round of disaster relief funds to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second round of disaster relief payments through the Supplemental Disaster Relief [...]
Texas farmers, ranchers urge lawmakers to pass farm bill
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers and ranchers are calling on Congress to pass a new farm bill as [...]
Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 25-27
The state of Texas is helping residents prepare for the unpredictable weather and emergencies with a sales tax holiday for [...]