USDA issues final 2023, 2024 livestock relief payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments for losses ranchers faced in 2023 and 2024 due to drought, flooding and wildfire. The agency has issued [...]
Abundance of dove expected for 2025 hunting season
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas dove hunters can expect a strong season this year, according to reports from the [...]
USDA announces crop insurance changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the implementation of changes to the federal crop insurance programs following the [...]
EPA proposes new dicamba label
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting comments on a proposal that would allow [...]
Rollins names leaders for Texas FSA, Rural Development
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced two appointments for state directors of the Farm [...]
Texas Farm Bureau urges strong state role in fight against screwworm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal action to build a sterile insect production facility in Texas is a significant step [...]
USDA moves to limit solar, wind projects on farms
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will no longer support solar and wind [...]
Montgomery County Farm Bureau connects with local ag leaders
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Montgomery County Farm Bureau recently hosted local FFA advisors and 4-H leaders at its [...]
Emergency use of animal drugs approved to combat NWS
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a declaration allowing the Food and [...]