Lawmakers request GAO to review Paraguay beef imports
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demanding a review of the [...]
BQA helps increase beef quality, consumer confidence
The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program helps ranchers improve beef quality and increase consumer confidence and has for more than [...]
Cattle markets show some signs of improvement
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor After facing wild swings during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, cattle prices are showing [...]
EPA evaluating water rule, definition again
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Last month, federal officials announced plans to revise the definition of the “Waters of the [...]
Right-to-repair executive order urges competition among agribusinesses
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers and ranchers should have the right to repair their own equipment without having to [...]
Industrial hemp production struggles in Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Despite initial predictions, industrial hemp has yet to become a profitable option for the majority [...]
USDA pandemic assistance for livestock losses
Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance [...]
USDA provides more flexibility on cover crops
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a change to prevented-planting [...]
USDA announces $500 million to expand meat processing capacity
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $500 million investment to expand beef, pork [...]