TFB to host Collegiate Discussion Meet in April
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet offers college students the opportunity to strengthen their public speaking skills and critical thinking while engaging in conversations about issues impacting agriculture. This [...]
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 [...]
Plan to ease port congestion, help ship U.S. ag goods
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to help ease port congestion and increase capacity [...]