FCC bans foreign-made drones, raising concerns for agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in December it will prohibit all new foreign-made drones and parts from entering the U.S. The announcement comes from two Executive Orders signed by [...]
Land stewardship series focuses on wildlife management
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The Texas A&M AgriLife Natural Resources Institute (NRI), in collaboration with the Noble Foundation and [...]
Hours of service exemption extended for livestock haulers
By Julie Tomascik Editor The hours of service exemption for livestock haulers was extended to midnight Nov. 30. The Federal [...]
Room for food and fuel use in soy markets
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Soybean oil is found on many food ingredient labels today, but it’s quickly finding another [...]
September is National Preparedness Month
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Bare grocery store shelves. Hours-long lines at gas stations for fuel. Out-of-stock notifications lingering for [...]
Rio Grande Valley citrus recovering after February’s freeze
By Julie Tomascik Editor After February’s historic freeze, Rio Grande Valley citrus growers faced much work and rehab for the [...]
USDA invests nearly $5 million for rural broadband in Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor High-speed broadband service will soon be expanded in rural Texas as part of the latest [...]
Cotton Trust Protocol hosts grower enrollment webinars
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will host six, live enrollment webinars focusing on how the program helps U.S. growers meet [...]
Proposed tax increases will widen rural-urban divide
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers, ranchers and small business owners are the backbone of America and a key economic [...]