USDA announces $1 billion in relief funds for livestock producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to provide $1 billion in disaster payments to livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024. The funds will be distributed through the [...]
COVID-19 pandemic could lead to more farm aid
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Lawmakers in the U. S. Senate are considering approval of a stimulus package in response [...]
Other uses continue to be found for soybeans
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Soybeans were once regarded as little more than a means for oil extraction and animal [...]
Ranchers: Be on high alert during pandemic
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The novel coronavirus pandemic has taken cattle markets on a wild ride. Unfortunately, ranchers now [...]
National Ag Day to celebrate farmers, ranchers
Agriculture is food, fiber and fuel. But it’s also a variety of careers—education, communications, food safety and service, science, engineering, [...]
COVID-19 highlights rural broadband need
With schools and offices throughout the country closed to stem the spread of COVID-19, access to rural broadband is critical [...]
USDA service centers are ‘appointment only’
Farmers and ranchers who need to meet with someone at their county U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) service centers will [...]
Agriculture recognized as critical industry
The Trump administration this week named agriculture as a critical industry amid the coronavirus outbreak. This will allow businesses to [...]
Agricultural resources, recipes available online
Looking for recipes or activities for you and your family during social distancing for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic? Texas Farm [...]