USDA to purchase U.S.-grown commodities for international food programs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to help U.S. farmers and families in need across the globe. On Sept. 25, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced [...]
COVID-19 pandemic may dampen Mexico’s dairy imports
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The global COVID-19 pandemic is causing a ripple effect across the U.S. dairy market—particularly in [...]
USDA, Baylor program brings more meals to hungry kids
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and [...]
Victoria CFB helps local Meals on Wheels
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Victoria County Farm Bureau (CFB) recently used the Texas Farm Bureau Feeding Texas Co-op Contribution [...]
Webinar on COVID-19 responses in ag community
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an estimated $6-$8 billion in losses for Texas agriculture. U.S. Reps. Mike Conaway and [...]
U.S. meat exports increase in March despite coronavirus
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said the U.S. posted strong [...]
Prevent hay profits from going up in smoke this year
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Every year, hay fires cause thousands of dollars in damages to buildings, hay and equipment. [...]
Farm bankruptcies on rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
Year-to-year farm bankruptcies increased 23 percent, according to recently released data from U.S. Courts. An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) [...]
Waller County Farm Bureau helps feed families in need
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Waller County Farm Bureau (CFB) fed more than 150 area families this week with [...]