Farm Bureau encourages farm bill movement
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Congress still has work to do when it comes to the farm bill. While many provisions of the food and farm legislation were taken care of in HR 1, or [...]
Farmers, ranchers focus on agricultural safety this week
Texas farmers and ranchers set their sights on ag safety throughout the year, but additional emphasis is being placed [...]
Wind, sandstorm damages wheat in Panhandle, South Plains
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Panhandle and South Plains were blanketed in a thick layer of dust kicked up [...]
Texas lawmakers prioritize rural broadband initiatives
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Broadband is no longer a luxury. It’s a necessity, and it’s one that many [...]
Global prospects for U.S. agricultural trade in 2023
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Gregg Doud, vice president of Global Situational Awareness and chief economist for Aimpoint Research, gave [...]
First 2023 House Ag Committee hearing focuses on ag challenges
The U.S. House Ag Committee held its first hearing of the new congressional year on Feb. 28. During the [...]
USDA announces CRP signup open through April 7
Farmers, ranchers and private landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup through April 7, 2023. CRP [...]
Farm bill listening session set for March 15, Waco
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. House Agriculture Committee will host a farm bill listening session at 2 p.m. Wednesday, [...]
USDA to launch new Rice Production Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed plans to provide up to $250 million in assistance to rice farmers and [...]