FWS withdraws Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge expansion plan
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) withdrew its final Land Protection Plan (LPP) expansion for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in the Texas Panhandle. The LPP aimed to conserve [...]
Apply for 2022 veterinary loan repayment program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) applications for the [...]
Ag groups call for action on ocean shipping legislation
More than 100 organizations representing various aspects of agriculture are urging the Senate to act on a bill to address [...]
Plan to ease port congestion, help ship U.S. ag goods
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to help ease port congestion and increase capacity [...]
RMA extends crop insurance flexibilities to June
Because of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending program flexibilities to [...]
Changes in lamb checkoff collections at auction markets
While the American Lamb Checkoff rate is not changing, how the mandatory assessments are collected for animals sold through “market [...]
Re-register Texas cattle brands, marks, tattoos by Feb. 28
By Julie Tomascik Editor The deadline to re-register Texas livestock and equine brands, marks and tattoos is fast approaching. Brand [...]
USDA announces CRP signups for 2022
Farmers, ranchers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by [...]
TFB Young Farmer & Rancher Conference set for April 1-3
By Julie Tomascik Editor The future of Texas agriculture starts with the next generation, and a statewide conference will provide [...]