USDA announces plan to rebuild U.S. beef herd, lower retail prices
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new plan last week aimed at rebuilding the nation’s beef herd and strengthening the cattle industry, while also lowering retail beef prices [...]
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 [...]
More pandemic aid to farmers, businesses through USDA
Additional aid to farmers, ranchers and businesses as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Pandemic Assistance for Producers [...]
Students farm from school with Texas farmers
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor This spring, young students across Texas visited farms and ranches from their classrooms and homes, [...]
USDA issues payments for 2018, 2019 natural disasters
More than $1 billion in payments will be released over the next several weeks starting June 15 for farmers and [...]
Broadband legislation would help bridge digital gap
Two bills introduced this spring would help improve access to broadband in rural America. Farm Bureau supports both the Eliminating [...]
Conservation practices earn landowners top honors
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Six ranches and a cooperative are being recognized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
New cattle market bill introduced in U.S. House
Recently introduced legislation would create greater price discovery and transparency within the cattle market, while giving producers more tools and [...]