USDA reopens acreage reporting period for specialty crop farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the agency is reopening the 2025 crop acreage reporting period required for specialty crop farmers who want to apply for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. The program is designed to help [...]
Young Farmers, ranchers cultivate new era of ag
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Over 1,000 young farmers and ranchers gathered in Jacksonville, Florida to attend the American Farm [...]
Milder winter improves chances for spring turkey hunting
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Hunters who plan to take advantage of the upcoming spring turkey season have a [...]
Corn sustainability program introduced
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A new program has been introduced to promote U.S. corn farmers’ sustainability efforts. The U.S [...]
FDA releases draft guidance for plant-based milk products
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released draft recommendations for labeling and naming [...]
Outlook improves for Texas grain production
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Circumstances are improving for Texas grain farmers this spring. Dr. Mark Welch, AgriLife Extension [...]
WTAMU senior competes in national Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist College students from across the nation competed in American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Collegiate Discussion [...]
Feral hogs continue paths of destruction
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Feral hogs have been an ongoing challenge for farmers and ranchers across the state for [...]
Young Farmer & Rancher Advisory Committee members announced
Sixteen young farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals were appointed to Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 2023 Young Farmer & Rancher [...]