New USDA portal enables reporting foreign-owned land
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) online portal streamlines reporting of transactions of U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, including businesses and governments, under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA). The new online [...]
Bayer warns glyphosate supply could be disrupted
Bayer AG may not be able to fill some glyphosate contracts this spring due to a supplier’s manufacturing problem. The [...]
TFB asks EPA to withdraw proposed WOTUS rule
The state’s largest farm and ranch organization submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the agency’s plan [...]
USDA announces new round of cover crop payments
Farmers and ranchers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. [...]
Chicken wings, food prices increase ahead of big game
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor That snack spread for Sunday's big game will be more costly this year as inflation [...]
Workshop to show teachers how farmers use science, drones
Texas high school science teachers will learn the science behind drone technology and its role in agriculture through a new [...]
American agriculture exports hit record-high in 2021
American agriculture exports achieved a record in 2021 despite numerous headwinds. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data show 2021 exports [...]
Deadline extended to enroll in 2022 dairy coverage programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin [...]
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 [...]