New World screwworm detected 120 miles south of U.S. border
By Julie Tomascik Editor A New World screwworm detection was confirmed in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, about 120 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border. SENASICA, the Mexican government agency responsible for agriculture, notified the U.S. Department [...]
USDA proposes updated animal disease traceability rule
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed amendments [...]
USDA announces additional assistance for dairy farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the details of additional assistance for dairy farmers, including a second round of [...]
USDA invests $9.6 million to expand meat processing capacity
Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an additional $9.6 million in grants and loans [...]
Tools available to help Texans control feral hog population
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texans have several options when it comes controlling the ever-growing feral hog, or wild [...]
U.S., Mexican officials meet to discuss GM corn ban
Mexico’s proposed restrictions on genetically modified corn breaks its commitments under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the Office of the U.S. [...]
Vilsack covers farm bill, disaster relief during AFBF convention
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Last year was challenging for farmers and ranchers, but U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s [...]
Farmers can continuously certify perennial forage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers with perennial forage crops of an option to report their acreage [...]
Program, anglers work together to improve bass fishing
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas anglers can help create bigger, better bass for the future while also earning a [...]