USDA issues final 2023, 2024 livestock relief payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments for losses ranchers faced in 2023 and 2024 due to drought, flooding and wildfire. The agency has issued [...]
USDA to conduct 2021 Farm Producer Study
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Farm Producer Study to improve [...]
San Patricio CFB recognized for community outreach
By Julie Tomascik Editor In recent years, used tire disposal costs have increased significantly. To add to that, San Patricio [...]
USDA considers ‘climate-smart’ labels
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its proposed Climate-Smart Agriculture and [...]
Polk CFB recognized for outreach efforts
By Julie Tomascik Editor Polk County Farm Bureau (CFB) hosted a Growers’ Breakfast each month. The educational event targeted community [...]
Texas students learn about Christmas trees
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor It’s that time of year when families decorate their homes in anticipation of the Christmas [...]
Senate bill would require federal milk marketing order reform
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Dairy farmers and agricultural organizations have been calling for modernization and changes to the Federal Milk [...]
Anderson CFB creates youth internship position
By Julie Tomascik Editor Inspiring and involving the next generation of agricultural leaders is one of Anderson County Farm Bureau’s [...]
FTC investigating supply chain disruptions
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers and ranchers have felt the effects of broken or disrupted supply chains this year. [...]