USDA launches $700 million regenerative ag pilot program
A $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program was recently announced to help American farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-term productivity, all while strengthening America’s food and fiber supply. “Protecting and improving [...]
Encourage teachers to apply for TFB’s Summer Ag Institute
By Julie Tomascik Editor Teachers can grow their knowledge of agriculture and learn to incorporate agricultural concepts in their classroom [...]
USDA reopens CFAP 2 enrollment for limited time
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Signup for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) [...]
Do beef production claims influence retail sales?
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor There are more choices at grocery stores than ever before, including the selections in the [...]
New educational hemp video series now available
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Texas farmers interested in growing hemp have a new resource to turn to, thanks to [...]
Texas hunters ready for 2021 spring turkey season
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Fruitful nesting seasons in 2019 and 2020 contribute to a promising outlook for this year’s [...]
Bull reproductive soundness may be affected by frostbite
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In the wake of Winter Storm Uri, ranchers should consider conducting breeding soundness exams (BSEs) [...]
Chinese trade boosts U.S. grain sorghum prices
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor China continues to exhibit an almost insatiable demand for U.S. grain sorghum, according to the [...]
Beef byproducts rising in value after big drop in 2020
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Last year’s COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the beef cattle industry, including shakeups in the [...]