AgPRO grant opens new opportunities for Texas farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are now open for a new grant program designed to strengthen Texas agriculture and help farmers and ranchers start, grow or expand their operations. The Agriculture Production Resource Opportunity (AgPRO) [...]
Plan to ease port congestion, help ship U.S. ag goods
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to help ease port congestion and increase capacity [...]
RMA extends crop insurance flexibilities to June
Because of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending program flexibilities to [...]
Changes in lamb checkoff collections at auction markets
While the American Lamb Checkoff rate is not changing, how the mandatory assessments are collected for animals sold through “market [...]
Re-register Texas cattle brands, marks, tattoos by Feb. 28
By Julie Tomascik Editor The deadline to re-register Texas livestock and equine brands, marks and tattoos is fast approaching. Brand [...]
USDA announces CRP signups for 2022
Farmers, ranchers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by [...]
TFB Young Farmer & Rancher Conference set for April 1-3
By Julie Tomascik Editor The future of Texas agriculture starts with the next generation, and a statewide conference will provide [...]
Apply for 2021 USDA grazing loss assistance by Jan. 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds Texas ranchers and livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance [...]
Judge halts enforcement of California’s Proposition 12
A California judge ruled that the state’s Department of Food and Agriculture is more than two years late finalizing regulations [...]