Texas farmers, ranchers invited to apply for conservation incentive program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners have a new opportunity to invest in soil health and productivity on their operations through the Texas Conservation & Sustainability Initiative (TCSI). “The Texas [...]
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, [...]
Wildlife vaccine bait airdrop on Texas border to combat rabies
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Department of State Health Services launched its 29th Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) [...]