House Ag approves updates, reauthorization to Grain Standards Act
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Congress has taken steps to ensure key provisions in the act that provides procedures for grain inspections and weighing, the U.S. Grains Standards Act, do not expire in a few [...]
Livestock markets focus of House Ag Committee hearing
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on Oct. 7 to review the state of the livestock industry. The committee [...]
Ag pesticide waste collection event in Athens
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers, ranchers and property owners in Henderson County can drive up and drop off agricultural [...]
SW Ag Center, TDA team up for mental health awareness campaign
The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (SW Ag Center) and the Texas Department of Agriculture created [...]
Conservation funding set for big boost under spending proposal, but concerns remain
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farm conservation programs are set to get a big boost in funding under a House [...]
Plant winter forages now for best results
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The start of fall is the ideal time to plant winter forages, according to Texas [...]
New USDA insurance for farmers who sell locally
Small farms that sell in local markets will have a new crop insurance option. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved [...]
World Cotton Day recognizes cotton’s positive impact
By Julie Tomascik Editor A global celebration of cotton is taking place Oct. 7, which is designated as World Cotton [...]
AFBF urges USDA to address supply chain issues
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture [...]