AFBF makes policy recommendations to MAHA Commission
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent a series of recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again Commission that will benefit health outcomes and ensure farmers can continue growing safe, healthy and affordable food for America’s [...]
Apply for 2021 USDA grazing loss assistance by Jan. 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds Texas ranchers and livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance [...]
Judge halts enforcement of California’s Proposition 12
A California judge ruled that the state’s Department of Food and Agriculture is more than two years late finalizing regulations [...]
Students get hands-on agricultural learning experience
By Julie Tomascik Editor Over 150 fourth-grade students in Deaf Smith County learned more about agriculture at a recent Ag [...]
New EQIP contracts to support climate-smart agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced first-round funding signup for Conservation Incentive [...]
TFB offers new scholarship for veterinary students
By Julie Tomascik Editor Animal agriculture is a large part of the Lone Star State, but a shortage of rural [...]
Extreme weather challenges in 2021 were costly
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In 2021, there were 20 separate extreme weather events in the U.S. causing more than [...]
EPA allows limited use of Enlist herbicides
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted new registrations and labels for Corteva Agriscience's Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides on [...]
Farm economy forecast shows high inputs, high market returns
Lingering issues from the last two years will remain in 2022, but American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Chief Economist Roger [...]