USDA opens new lab in Texas focused on livestock pests
By Keona Ellis Communications Intern The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville on May 27. This research facility will work to [...]
Enrollment open for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter U.S. row crop farmers can now apply for economic assistance through the U.S. Department of [...]
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 [...]
U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump on tariffs
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 20 struck down a broad swath of tariffs implemented by [...]
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 [...]
AgLead XVII kicks off two-year leadership experience in Waco
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Emerging agricultural leaders from across the state gathered in Waco to launch AgLead XVII, the [...]
Cost share program increased to combat oak wilt spread
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas A&M Forest Service is increasing the Texas Oak Wilt Cost Share program to provide [...]
Corn growers ask for update on fertilizer investigation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter As planters start to roll across parts of the state, the Texas Corn Producers Association [...]
USDA issues final 2023, 2024 livestock relief payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments for losses ranchers [...]