Red meat outlook remains strong, despite market barriers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Demand for U.S. red meat remains strong worldwide where customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb, despite significant obstacles in the international marketplace. While pork [...]
Tracking, preventing the spread of HPAI
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging backyard and commercial poultry raisers to [...]
New Golden Buckle Awards program aims to highlight county Farm Bureaus
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new county awards program is launching this year to help promote membership and incentivize [...]
USDA expands eligibility for key disaster programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more [...]
Farm Bureau Leadership Conference set for Feb. 6-7 in Austin
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Leadership Conference, set for Feb. 6-7 in Austin, offers farmers [...]
Foundation for Agriculture names 2023 ‘Book of the Year’
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 16th “Book of the Year” award to author Shannon Anderson for I LOVE [...]
USDA invests over $200 million to expand ag exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded $202.7 million to more than 60 U.S. agricultural [...]
Animal Agriculture Alliance empowers advocates for ag
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Environmental stewardship is top of mind for many, including the Animal Agriculture Alliance. The organization [...]
Several ag trade issues surfacing for the year
With two newly confirmed agricultural trade officials, Doug McKalip and Alexis Taylor, the U.S. has a significant trade agenda [...]