USDA, DHS sign new MOU to safeguard agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal agencies are expanding coordination to protect U.S. agriculture from New World screwworm (NWS) and other animal and plant health threats. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new memorandum [...]
USDA announces plans for Arizona sterile fly dispersal facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its response to New World screwworm with plans [...]
USDA announces $35 million to combat feral hogs on ag land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $35 million in partnerships to combat the destructive impacts of feral swine [...]
USDA plans phased reopening of southern ports
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock imports from Mexico will soon resume through southern ports under a phased reopening announced [...]
U.S. House approves budget framework with farm aid
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. House approved a budget framework Thursday, July 23, that would allow lawmakers to move [...]
Ranchers begin recovery after another round of devastating floods
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Just over a year after historic flooding devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country, [...]
FDA authorizes NWS prevention drug for horses
By Julie Tomascik Editor Horse owners and veterinarians have a new tool to help protect horses from New World screwworm [...]
Irving Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to teachers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers learned more about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their classrooms [...]
South Plains cotton farmer cautiously optimistic despite dry conditions
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Dry conditions made for a challenging start to the growing season, but South Plains cotton [...]