USDA releases New World screwworm response playbook
A New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Playbook was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The playbook outlines key approaches, resources and tools to implement animal [...]
TDA announces Direct from Texas program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor After the COVID-19 pandemic created disruptions in the food supply chain, consumers have increasingly turned [...]
TFB program grants funds to Texas 4-H clubs
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A new Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) grant program, Clover Cash, aims to help Texas 4-H [...]
Be vigilant for ticks as summer season approaches
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Summer holds the promise of outdoor adventures, but Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts say [...]
Farmers, ranchers ask Congress for changes to PPP
Congress is considering changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including a bill introduced by Sens. Marco Rubio and Ben [...]
AgriLife researchers explore new wild pig control measures
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter They can destroy, or at least heavily damage, a single field or lawn overnight. And [...]
Report highlights state, national beef checkoff promotions
The Texas Beef Council (TBC) has published its 2019 annual report. This report describes key national and state checkoff program [...]
Phase one U.S.-China trade deal continues to progress
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) [...]
Coronavirus aid coming in June, sign up begins today
Signup for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) begins today. “The coronavirus has placed an [...]