Turkeys, eggs see greatest impact from avian influenza
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of avian influenza, and more than 100 million birds have been affected over the last two-and-a-half years. Bernt Nelson, an economist [...]
Hemp production rule announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday, Oct. 29, announced the regulations and guidelines for domestic industrial hemp production, [...]
Saving Working Lands workshop set for Nov. 14
West Texas landowners are invited to attend a free landowner workshop co-hosted by Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) and Borderlands [...]
Chobani releases limited-edition flavor to support dairy farmers
Greek yogurt maker Chobani has released a limited-edition flavor, Milk & Cookies, to help support American dairy farmers. Milk & [...]
Pork, food groups fund African swine fever research teams
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor As African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across Asia, the Foundation for Food and [...]
Tomato plants may host genes that accelerate crop breeding
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Researchers at the University of Cambridge say they’ve discovered a family of “jumping genes” in [...]
Citrus greening quarantine expands to Brazoria, Galveston counties
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Brazoria and Galveston counties are now included in the Texas citrus greening quarantine zone, according [...]
CSP Grassland Conservation Initiative signup extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to Nov. 8 for eligible farmers and ranchers to enroll [...]
FFA teams visit TFB, prep for upcoming competitions
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor FFA chapters have been visiting Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) this month as students prepare for [...]