USDA promotes voluntary ‘Product of USA’ label
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a national public awareness campaign to help consumers better understand the voluntary “Product of USA” label and what it means for the food they [...]
Modernized Endangered Species Act rules reinstated
Modernized rules on the Endangered Species Act are officially reinstated after an appeals court decision. The Ninth Circuit Court of [...]
Cotton gene-editing project paves path for plant protection
The Texas A&M Department of Entomology received $294,000 in grants to conduct research on pest management tools for cotton production.The [...]
CWD confirmed in Limestone County deer breeding facility
Another case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was recently discovered in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal [...]
Climate projects approved in Texas, set to receive federal funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool [...]
ReConnect investments distribute funds for rural broadband
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $502 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural [...]
CBB to invest money in beef promotion, research
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) announced it plans to invest about $38.5 million into programs for beef promotion, research, consumer [...]
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act heard by Senate committee
By Julie TomascikEditorA proposed bill aims to protect farm and ranch families from overregulation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The [...]
Texas Tech, USDA open cotton classing complex
Lubbock is now home to a new cotton classing facility on a university campus.Texas Tech University and the U.S. Department [...]