Overreaching Department of Labor rule halted
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and other industry coalition members achieved a crucial win on a labor rule in November that will help farmers across the country. AFBF and its partners were granted [...]
Food insecurity higher in rural areas
Food insecurity is more prevalent in major cities and rural areas, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. USDA’s [...]
Improvements to hemp regulation needed
Improved testing rules, an expanded testing timeline, and clarity around hemp transportation would help farmers grow and market this new [...]
Don’t get sacked by foodborne illness
According to the National Chicken Council, Americans will consume more than 1.4 billion chicken wings during Sunday’s big game. Add [...]
TAHC establishes BVDV rule
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) adopted a rule to mitigate the risk of uninfected cattle being exposed to bovine [...]
USDA approves Texas hemp plan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the Texas hemp plan submitted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). [...]
USMCA signed in U.S., awaits Canadian ratification
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Calling it a colossal victory for U.S. farmers, President Donald Trump signed the implementation bill [...]
Deadline nears for CRP general signup
Interested farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 28 to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup. This [...]
Cultivating safety for youth on the farm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To help reduce the number of farm-related injuries and deaths involving children, the National Farm [...]