Trump administration reaches new trade deals
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The president’s trip to Southeast Asia in late October led to several trade agreements the administration said will be good for U.S. agriculture. One of the most notable agreements reached [...]
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 [...]
Meat production expected to decline in 2020
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows year-over-year declines [...]
Ag Innovation Challenge gives startup funds to entrepreneurs
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2021 Farm Bureau [...]