Ag groups call for year-round sales of lower-cost E15 fuel
A coalition of more than 70 biofuel groups and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol. Year-round E15 [...]
Farm safety, health focus of webinars, programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Safety is a priority on Texas farms and ranches, and additional emphasis is being placed on [...]
USDA updates brucellosis, bovine TB import regulations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its import regulations to [...]
TPWD forecasts favorable white-tailed deer season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Well-distributed and timely rains across much of the state, combined with positive long-term growth in [...]
USDA announces CFAP-2 assistance for agriculture
An additional $14 billion dollars will be made available for farmers and ranchers who continue to face market disruptions and [...]
Beef checkoff FY 2021 program of work available
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) will invest about $39,380,000 into programs for beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign [...]
ShareLunker program helps improve Texas bass fishing
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Anglers’ generosity earlier this year is already helping to create bigger, better bass fishing in [...]
USDA reopens hemp program rule comment period
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the comment period to the interim final [...]
USDA updates Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced modifications to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program to decrease [...]