Rollins, ag committee leaders discuss ag labor, H-2A
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The need for a reliable agricultural workforce and reforms to the H-2A guestworker visa program remain top-of-mind for U.S. farmers, ranchers and lawmakers. In a panel discussion at the American [...]
Enrollment open for 2021 ARC, PLC farm bill programs
Farmers and ranchers can make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs [...]
Nielsen driven by a desire for future in agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor All he wanted to do was drive a tractor and farm and ranch. Now, Brian Nielsen [...]
Dairy Margin Coverage program enrollment open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2021 enrollment. “This year [...]
West Coast wildfires may impact Texas cotton crop
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas Panhandle cotton farmers are worried their crops may not achieve full potential due to [...]
AgriLife creates rural veterinarian mentor, network program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A lack of incoming rural veterinarians in Texas prompted Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to [...]
Texas pecans off to good start, market uncertain
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The latest hurricane to make its way to the U.S., Hurricane Sally, devastated Alabama’s pecan [...]
Nominate areas of Texas experiencing veterinary shortages
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting nominations for geographic areas of Texas experiencing a shortage of veterinarians who [...]
Deadline nears for wildfire, hurricane disaster aid apps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday, Oct. 30, as the deadline to submit disaster aid applications for the [...]