USDA launches screwworm funding initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding initiative to support projects that strengthen New World screwworm (NWS) prevention, preparedness and response. The New World Screwworm Grand Challenge is part of the agency’s [...]
TFB announces 2021 Free Enterprise Speech district winners
By Julie Tomascik Editor Eleven students were named district winners and received $1,500 scholarships as part of the Texas Farm [...]
U.S. court to review farm groups’ request on fertilizer tariffs
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Court of International Trade announced it will review a legal brief filed by [...]
American Lamb Board releases consumer insights
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A recent survey conducted by American Lamb Board (ALB) helps the group better understand U.S. [...]
Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher finalist: Austen and Rachel White
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Sometimes, being a farmer or rancher just runs in the blood. The call is so [...]
USDA continues ‘Grand Challenge’ beef cattle study
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) issued a “Grand Challenge” to [...]
Global animal protein outlook shows challenges, demand
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The animal protein supply chain will continue to see sustained growth while facing challenges across [...]
USDA awards AgriLife grant to study citrus greening
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease, is a threat to citrus production around [...]
Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher finalist: Travis and Bethany Wanoreck
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farming is tough. Being first-generation farmers can be even tougher. Travis and Bethany Wanoreck know [...]