New reports reveal economic strain on agriculture
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that inflation is slowing, but farmers and ranchers are still facing many other economic challenges affecting their bottom line. That economic squeeze has [...]
Agencies commit to Monarch butterfly, pollinator conservation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Two federal agencies have promised new efforts to conserve monarch butterflies and other pollinators following [...]
Study finds cattle stress levels may decrease when fed hemp
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Feeding cattle industrial hemp may reduce stress levels, according to a study published this year [...]
RMA announces flexibilities for crop insurance reporting
Specialty crop producers can now benefit from greater flexibility to use their own records to meet crop insurance reporting requirements. [...]
Crop harvests underway in South Texas, Rio Grande Valley
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Farmers in the Texas Coastal Bend and Rio Grande Valley regions are beginning the [...]
USDA issued $557.5 million in ERP payments to Texas farmers
Farmers nationwide have already received more than $4 billion through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP), representing nearly 67% of the [...]
Lone Star State wheat harvest is mostly complete
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager Texas wheat harvest is winding down, putting an end to a year that [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to Texas teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although school may be out, class was in for nearly 50 teachers who attended Texas Farm [...]
Texas needs to strengthen its ‘right to farm’ law
By Julie Tomascik Editor As Texas grows increasingly urban, the state’s “right to farm” statute needs to be strengthened, according [...]