Screwworm threat adds new concern to Texas’ feral hog problem
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist An invasive species that already costs Texas billions each year is now tied to an even greater threat. Feral hogs, with a population that continues to explode across the [...]
Supply chain issues continue to disrupt U.S. agriculture
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor As the holiday season hits a high note, supply chain issues remain front and center [...]
Cattle contract library bill passes House, heads to Senate
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A pair of bills aimed at providing more transparency in the beef supply chain passed [...]
Ocean Shipping Reform Act passes House, heads to Senate
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) is headed to the U.S. Senate after overwhelmingly passing [...]
SAFE Border Act would reimburse families for damages from illegal immigration
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farm and ranch families and other property owners along the U.S.-Mexico border continue to suffer [...]
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm grows holiday cheer
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas may be far from the North Pole, but at Old Time Christmas Tree Farm in [...]
Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosts cover crops workshop
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Cover crops have many benefits, but it takes some planning and patience for farmers and [...]
USDA opens DMC signup, expands enrollment coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and expanded the program to [...]
Test hay quality before winter feeding
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Winter weather is just around the corner, and it’s time to take stock of hay [...]