Bill introduced to protect U.S. livestock from NWS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Legislation aimed at strengthening the federal response to New World screwworm (NWS) was introduced in Congress. The Safeguarding America’s Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises Act, [...]
Farm Bureau tells Congress that WOTUS misses the mark
By Julie Tomascik Editor Congress heard from the American Farm Bureau Federation this month regarding the updated Waters of [...]
USDA expands hurricane insurance to include tropical storms
Farmers may now be eligible for further protection against damaging tropical storms. After hearing directly from farmers, the U.S. Department [...]
Mexico issues new decree on banning genetically modified corn
Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Trade issues continue between the U.S. and Mexico due to the southern country’s plans to [...]
Farmers expected to plant fewer cotton acres
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in the U.S. and Texas are expected to plant fewer cotton acres in [...]
Drought conditions continue, precipitation needed
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions have continued for much of the Lone Star State at the beginning [...]
Farmers, ranchers discuss ag issues with state lawmakers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Conversations about the right to farm, truth in labeling and feral hog control echoed [...]
Texans selected to U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Four Texans were named to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress. [...]
APHIS purchases ASF, FMD diagnostic test kits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) purchased diagnostic test kits for African swine [...]