FMMO reforms took effect on June 1
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) took effect on June 1. The FMMO structure, according to American Farm Bureau [...]
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm offers old-fashioned family fun
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, a u-cut tree farm in Harris County, has been offering [...]
Bexar Beef Cattle Short Course goes online in 2021
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee plan to [...]
Registration open for virtual AFBF convention
The American Farm Bureau Federation opened registration for the 2021 American Farm Bureau (AFB) Virtual Convention and unveiled the lineup [...]
AFBF stands up for farmers in Dean Foods shakedown
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is standing-up for hundreds of dairy farmers being targeted by predatory lawyers representing the [...]
Scott to serve as House Agriculture Committee chair
By Julie Tomascik Editor The House Democratic Caucus approved Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) to serve as the chair of the [...]
Hemp insurance program expanded to include Texas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Hemp growers in Texas will soon be eligible for Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) through the [...]
Congress working to pass 2021 spending package
With less than two weeks before the current spending package expires, lawmakers are working on a package to fund the [...]
Abbott addresses TFB members during 87th Annual Meeting
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Texas and the impacts on agriculture were addressed by [...]