Trump announces $12 billion in farm assistance package
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Donald Trump today announced a $12 billion assistance package aimed at helping farmers recover from trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The one-time bridge payments are intended as [...]
USDA’s climate-smart commodity initiative takes shape
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled more details on its Partnership for [...]
Commerce Department rules UAN fertilizer imports are unfair
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor As fertilizer prices soar, the U.S. Department of Commerce found Russia, Trinidad and Tobago have [...]
Ocean shipping overhaul legislation introduced in Senate
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Facing renewed calls for quick action on shipping issues at U.S. ports, two senators have introduced [...]
Winter Storm Landon challenges Texas ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Snow and ice blanket much of the Lone Star State, including Fisher County where farmers and [...]
Updates on USDA disaster assistance for 2020, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided an update at the Cattle Industry Convention on forthcoming assistance for farmers and [...]
LED ear tags can help detect sick cattle in feedlots
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Detecting sick cattle can now be easier than ever, thanks to Merck Animal Health’s latest [...]
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 [...]