U.S., Mexico reach agreement to combat screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, Mexico agreed to the U.S.’ demands in efforts to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Mexico committed to eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aircraft, [...]
Hurricane Hanna disrupts harvest across RGV
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In late July, tropical storm Hanna developed into a Category 1 hurricane, lashing the Texas [...]
Webinar covers legislative, economic issues related to COVID-19
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In a webinar hosted by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), attendees heard from Texas Comptroller Glenn [...]
Modernized NEPA rule good for ag, infrastructure
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Executive Office of the President of the United States’ Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) [...]
NRCS has program options for flooded lands
Natural disasters can occur at any time, and dealing with the aftermath, especially flooded lands, can be challenging. One option [...]
Congress approves rural mental health bill
The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a Farm Bureau-supported measure designed to help farmers respond to stress and decrease [...]
Americans receiving packets of mystery seeds from overseas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In a year full of strange twists and unexpected events, “mystery seeds” can now be [...]
USDA announces third round of food box program purchases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will launch a third round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program purchases with [...]
Peanut farmers discuss production challenges
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A recent panel discussion hosted by Texas Peanut Producers (TPP) featured five peanut farmers from [...]