USDA releasing sterile flies along U.S.-Mexico border
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state officials are intensifying efforts to prevent the re-emergence of the New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States by shifting resources closes to the Texas-Mexico border as the [...]
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 [...]
Enroll in ARC, PLC programs for 2023 crop year by March 15
Farmers can change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, [...]