Texas farmers tell Congress to pass farm bill, economic assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor The farm bill, a five-year piece of legislation that provides security for farmers, still has yet to pass, and Texas farmers are calling on Congress to get it done. A [...]
Voting underway for FSA county committee elections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots on Nov. 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country [...]
USDA to issue second tranche of trade payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to roll out the second round of trade relief payments to American [...]
New bill would help livestock haulers
Recently introduced legislation would give farmers, ranchers and livestock haulers more flexibility when transporting live animals and perishable goods. The [...]
Texas peanut crop yields are lower
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Drought took a toll on the Texas peanut crop this season. Shelly Nutt, executive director [...]
Ag topics to be focus of Houston event
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Planning to plant hemp in Texas in 2020? Have questions about changes in farm bill [...]
Hunters reminded about proper deer carcass disposal
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters to properly dispose of a deer carcass from harvested deer to [...]
Prairie View A&M to host feral hog control workshop
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor As the feral hog population continues to grow across the Lone Star State, more landowners [...]
Agencies partner on food waste reduction
Three federal agencies—the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—announced [...]