Several new Texas laws in effect on Sept. 1
By Julie Tomascik Editor Several new laws that were passed during the 89th Texas Legislature go into effect Sept. 1, the official first day of the state’s fiscal year 2026. Many of the laws directly [...]
Challenging conditions require crop management plan
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In the Upper Gulf Coast region, farmers have seen a challenging growth season, according to [...]
Changing inheritance taxes would be devastating for farmers
A recent study created by the Agriculture and Food Policy Center shows the devastating impacts of inheritance tax code changes. [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to teachers
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Teachers from across Texas grew their agricultural knowledge and cultivated techniques to incorporate agriculture into [...]
EPA intends to repeal, rewrite navigable waters rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers announced intent to repeal and replace the Navigable Waters Protection [...]
USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports
Farmers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local Farm [...]
USDA proposes updates to Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and [...]
Milk from Volleman’s dairy provides a taste of home
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor For the Volleman family, dairy farming is a way of life. As far back as [...]
USDA announces CRP general, grasslands signup deadlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) set July 23, 2021, as the deadline for farmers, ranchers and landowners to apply [...]