USDA plans to purchase U.S. commodities for Food for Peace
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to distribute more than 200,000 tons of international food aid with purchases of U.S.-grown commodities through the Food for Peace program by March. [...]
Worst wheat crop in 20 years, USDA says
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is calling this the worst winter wheat [...]
Apply for TDA’s Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for at least 100 years are encouraged [...]
Tom Green County ag waste collection set for April 20
Farmers, ranchers and property owners in Henderson County can drive up and drop off agricultural pesticides from 8 a.m. to [...]
Feed at night, calve during the day
By Julie Tomascik Editor Research shows that the time of day when ranchers feed their cows can influence when those [...]
Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts Texas agriculture
Texas farmers and ranchers are experiencing the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine financially with both increased costs for production [...]
Illegal immigration continues to impact ag, rural communities
By Julie Tomascik Editor The crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border threatens the personal safety and livelihood of those who live [...]
Drought conditions expand across Lone Star State
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although spring is usually one of the wettest times of the year, that isn’t so in [...]
Cotton ginners, farmers discuss industry issues
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Cotton acreage is forecast to grow this year, but that growth won’t be met [...]