DOL suspends enforcement of burdensome labor rule
A federal court recently decided that elements of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule should be eliminated. That decision is a step in the right direction toward comprehensive labor reform, according to the [...]
Grandin, beef experts to speak at Texas conference
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter World-renowned educator and animal behavior expert Dr. Temple Grandin is coming to Texas in July. [...]
TFB summer conference covers carbon markets, ag trends
By Julie Tomascik Editor Climate, the meat packing industry and trade were among the topics highlighted during the Texas Farm [...]
Senate Ag Committee holds hearing on cattle markets
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently held a hearing on examining [...]
USDA conducting swine survey in Texas
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) survey is underway to take an in-depth look at swine operations. The aim is [...]
Farmers, ranchers impacted by border crisis share stories online
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers who live and work near the southern border say the recent surge [...]
WTAMU launches first Collegiate Farm Bureau in Texas
Julie Tomascik Editor Farm Bureau history was made in Canyon this year. The Collegiate Farm Bureau of West Texas [...]
USDA grants to improve meat, poultry inspection, capacity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry [...]
Coalition urges state officials to strengthen CWD prevention efforts
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A coalition of landowners, conservations, scientists, hunters and concerned citizens are asking the Texas Parks [...]