Emergency use of animal drugs approved to combat NWS
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a declaration allowing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize emergency use of animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations [...]
Farmers can enroll in ARC, PLC programs for 2023 crop year
Farmers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop [...]
Relief fund established for Florida farmers, ranchers
Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to Florida when it hit the state in late September. The category 4 hurricane [...]
Dairy farmers can enroll in 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage
Dairy farmers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program [...]
Dry conditions increase risk of wildfires in Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist There are over 138 counties in Texas under a burn ban, as of mid-October. Although [...]
Young farmers, ranchers tour Panhandle ag on Fall Tour
By Julie Tomascik Editor A look at farms, feedyards, a cotton gin and more were part of the 2022 [...]
Study shows impact of Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn
Mexico’s government issued a decree to ban genetically modified (GM) and corn by 2024. That would lead to significant economic [...]
Fewer hay cuttings, higher prices due to drought
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Hay production in Texas is down significantly due to the ongoing drought conditions. Scott [...]
Youth organizations focus on ag awareness at State Fair
By Julie Tomascik Editor Youth leaders of Texas FFA, Texas 4-H and Texas FCCLA participated in service activities, trainings [...]