USDA proposes delaying poultry tournament system rule
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to delay implementation of a rule aimed at reforming how contract poultry growers are paid, pushing the effective date to Dec. 31, [...]
TFB’s AgLead tours Texas Panhandle agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Members of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead XV class toured farms, ranches and agricultural businesses [...]
House votes to pass rail legislation, mandates sick time
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass legislation Wednesday averting a nationwide rail strike. The bill to impose [...]
Preventing hearing loss for farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers are frequently exposed to loud noises from equipment, which can lead to [...]
CWD detected at high fence release site in Kaufman County
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was detected on a high fence release site in Kaufman County. This is the first [...]
Congress considering legislation to avoid rail strike
President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to vote on legislation that would prevent a rail strike. “I am [...]
USDA now conducting 2022 Ag Census
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed survey codes to all known agricultural producers across the 50 states with an [...]
BQAT program, training for transporting cattle
Cow-calf producers, stockers and feedyards implement Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices on their operations to produce the highest quality cattle [...]
Feeding Minds Press offers holiday ideas for young readers
Holiday shoppers can find agriculture-focused children books this gift-giving season from Feeding Minds Press. “Feeding Minds Press has a [...]