Benavidez to serve as USDA chief economist
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texan was appointed to serve as chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Justin Benavidez was named to the position this week, succeeding Dr. Seth Meyer, [...]
Students tour Texas A&M poultry farm with TFB’s Farm From School
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In the last Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Farm From School session of the Fall 2021 [...]
EPA considers further restrictions of dicamba use
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering its options regarding dicamba registrations after a [...]
USDA classification survey underway ahead of ag census
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mailed the National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) this month to [...]
Safety tips for using emergency heat, power supplies
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor After last winter’s massive ice and snowstorm, many Texans purchased portable generators and other necessities [...]
White House unveils trucking action plan
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A shortage of licensed truck drivers is complicating ongoing supply chain issues, leading the White [...]
AgriLife workshops to cover ag information, issues
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In 2022, farmers, ranchers and rural landowners can participate in online and in-person workshops hosted [...]
Pace of U.S. trade with China exceeds last year
The Phase One Trade Deal between China and the U.S. comes to an end in early 2022. Veronica Nigh, senior [...]
John Deere, Field to Market integrate farm data platforms
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor John Deere is collaborating with Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture on a [...]