USDA launches screwworm funding initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding initiative to support projects that strengthen New World screwworm (NWS) prevention, preparedness and response. The New World Screwworm Grand Challenge is part of the agency’s [...]
It’s important to know the signs of heat stress, illness
By Julie Tomascik Editor Summer is a time of hard work and high temperatures. That’s why it’s important for farmers [...]
Diesel prices, input costs continue to climb for agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers and ranchers continue to pay escalating prices to grow crops and raise livestock. One of [...]
First EPA WOTUS roundtable lacks ag representation
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently held the first of 10 scheduled [...]
Inflation expected to burden U.S. economy for several years
Overall consumer prices in April were 8.3% higher than a year ago, and America’s families can expect inflation to continue [...]
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol grower participation doubles
Grower participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021/22 crop doubled since the program’s pilot launched last year. [...]
Meat industry investigator bill passes House Ag Committee
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022, which will create a new [...]
Improving farm, ranchland during drought
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer With the ongoing Texas drought comes an opportunity for improvements on farm and ranchland. [...]
Adkins named director for Farm Service Agency in Texas
The Biden administration recently appointed Kelly Adkins as the new state executive director for the USDA Texas Farm Service Agency [...]