USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2025 application period for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Enrollment is open through June 6. “With 1.8 million acres [...]
Farm bill programs at risk without CCC replenishment
Funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) typically is one of the least controversial items on Capitol Hill. However, this [...]
TFB to host Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will once again offer college students an opportunity to develop problem-solving skills [...]
Peanut farmers strikeout this MLB season
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor There’s nothing like the sharp crack of wood hitting the ball followed by the roar [...]
More changes to Livestock Risk Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it is increasing premium subsidies and will make other [...]
Ag pesticide waste collection set for Oct. 21, Lubbock
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are hosting an [...]
Beef industry task force releases long-range plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To ensure its goal of increasing demand for U.S. beef is met, the Beef Industry [...]
Sept. 30 deadline to update farm safety net crop yields
Farm owners have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm. The [...]
Cold spell hits Texas Panhandle earlier this year
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Record low temperatures rocked the Texas Panhandle and South Plains this week, bringing an early [...]