USDA launches ‘One Farmer, One File’ initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new initiative—One Farmer, One File—that creates a single, streamlined digital record that will follow the farmer throughout the department. Rollins outlined the first of three planned [...]
HPAI cases pass 2014/2015 outbreak numbers
The number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in the United States are outpacing the 2014/2015 outbreak, but the [...]
Tractor, combine sales fall for the first time since July 2021
Sales of agricultural tractors and combines showed their first decline since July 2021, according to the latest data available from [...]
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 [...]