USDA opens sterile fly dispersal facility in Mexico
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Tampico, Mexico. The facility will allow USDA to conduct aerial releases of sterile flies across northeastern Mexico, [...]
Ag pesticide waste collection event in Athens
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers, ranchers and property owners in Henderson County can drive up and drop off agricultural [...]
SW Ag Center, TDA team up for mental health awareness campaign
The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (SW Ag Center) and the Texas Department of Agriculture created [...]
Conservation funding set for big boost under spending proposal, but concerns remain
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farm conservation programs are set to get a big boost in funding under a House [...]
Plant winter forages now for best results
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The start of fall is the ideal time to plant winter forages, according to Texas [...]
New USDA insurance for farmers who sell locally
Small farms that sell in local markets will have a new crop insurance option. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved [...]
World Cotton Day recognizes cotton’s positive impact
By Julie Tomascik Editor A global celebration of cotton is taking place Oct. 7, which is designated as World Cotton [...]
AFBF urges USDA to address supply chain issues
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture [...]
Texas Farm Bureau member appointed to American Lamb Board
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor One Texan is among the four new members set to serve on the American Lamb [...]