USDA launches screwworm funding initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding initiative to support projects that strengthen New World screwworm (NWS) prevention, preparedness and response. The New World Screwworm Grand Challenge is part of the agency’s [...]
Online Master Marketer series continues in 2021
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers, ranchers, agricultural lenders and other agribusiness professionals who want to increase understanding of risk [...]
Quality loss assistance available for farmers, ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that sign up for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) [...]
Virtual educational, urban outreach efforts impact students
By Julie Tomascik Editor Amid a global pandemic, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continued to reach teachers and students through various [...]
Poultry significantly impacts U.S., Texas economy
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A coalition of U.S. poultry organizations released an updated economic impact study highlighting the positive [...]
Runnels County couple to serve on AFBF YF&R Committee
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently made eight appointments, including Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) [...]
Wheat acres expected to increase in 2021
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor After facing the lowest acreage on record in 2020, it looks like wheat acres are [...]
Food box program continuing with COVID relief bill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will buy another $1.5 billion of food to continue the Farmers to Families Food [...]
AskUSDA helps improve, streamline customer experience
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official launch of the AskUSDA Contact Center program late last year. The [...]