Texas Pecan Month marks a challenging but hopeful harvest
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist October is Texas Pecan Month, a time to celebrate the state’s official health nut, tree and pie. But this year’s celebration comes amid a tough growing season for Texas pecan [...]
Emergency supplies sales tax holiday set for April 24-26
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Recent severe weather events and the increased threat of severe storms in spring have many [...]
U.S. beef cattle production is sustainable
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. beef sector has long implemented sustainably practices to get beef from gate to [...]
Milam CFB donates to volunteer fire departments
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When rural residents need help, the first response is often from volunteer fire departments (VFDs). [...]
FALA, sunset bills make their way through Texas Capitol
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The Texas Farm Animal Liability Act (FALA) looks set to be expanded to livestock producers [...]
USDA’s national ag classification survey underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) is arriving in mailboxes around the nation. The survey, [...]
AFBF accepting Ag Innovation Challenge applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation [...]
Biden asks Congress to increase USDA budget for FY2022
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor President Joe Biden’s recent fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request included a boost to the [...]
Innovation, climate influence crop insurance
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Crop insurance changes throughout the years reflect a variety of influences from agricultural innovations, the [...]