USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2026 enrollment periods for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Continuous CRP enrollment runs from Feb. 12 through March 20. General [...]
Coalition urges state officials to strengthen CWD prevention efforts
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A coalition of landowners, conservations, scientists, hunters and concerned citizens are asking the Texas Parks [...]
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 [...]