Screwworm cases on the rise in Mexico, U.S. concerns grow
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cases of New World screwworm in Mexico continue to increase. Mexico has recorded 5,920 cases of New World screwworm in animals as of Aug. 30, a significant increase from the 3,853 cases [...]
Room for food and fuel use in soy markets
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Soybean oil is found on many food ingredient labels today, but it’s quickly finding another [...]
September is National Preparedness Month
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Bare grocery store shelves. Hours-long lines at gas stations for fuel. Out-of-stock notifications lingering for [...]
Rio Grande Valley citrus recovering after February’s freeze
By Julie Tomascik Editor After February’s historic freeze, Rio Grande Valley citrus growers faced much work and rehab for the [...]
USDA invests nearly $5 million for rural broadband in Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor High-speed broadband service will soon be expanded in rural Texas as part of the latest [...]
Cotton Trust Protocol hosts grower enrollment webinars
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will host six, live enrollment webinars focusing on how the program helps U.S. growers meet [...]
Proposed tax increases will widen rural-urban divide
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers, ranchers and small business owners are the backbone of America and a key economic [...]
New insurance option for corn farmers who ‘split apply’ nitrogen
Corn farmers who “split apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for insurance coverage. Beginning in crop year 2022, the [...]
USDA to offer grants for seafood processors, specialty crop producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will soon publish Requests for Applications (RFAs) for new grant programs—the Pandemic [...]