Over 2.2 million additional acres enrolled in CRP
An additional 2.2 million acres were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), bringing the total enrollment “very near” the 27-million-acre cap. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the latest enrollment this week in [...]
Texas hemp farmers begin applying for licenses
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers can now submit applications for a license to grow hemp in the Lone Star [...]
TFB launches Eminent Domain Assistance Program
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched an Eminent Domain Assistance Program to provide Texas private property owners more information about the [...]
Canadian Parliament ratifies USMCA trade deal
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Canadian Parliament ratified the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Friday, March 13, before taking a [...]
March 16 last day for ARC, PLC enrollment with FSA
Farmers who have not yet completed their 2019 crop year enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss [...]
Coronavirus emphasizes challenges for rural communities
Whether it’s working or studying from home or access to adequate health care resources, the coronavirus outbreak has emphasized the [...]
U.S. Census invitations arriving by mail to Texans
Texas residents are now receiving invitations to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census, and an accurate count is important for [...]
Sellers must now disclose cattle PI status at time of sale
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Animal Health Commission adopted a rule designed to mitigate the risk of uninfected [...]
TDA young farmer grant applications due April 9
Young producers can apply for a Young Farmer Grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Applications must be received [...]