FARM Act would provide support to farmers facing economic challenges
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new bill aimed at offsetting financial pressure for farmers while waiting on a farm bill was introduced last week. The Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act of 2024, [...]
Deadline extended for CSP Grassland Initiative
FSA and NRCS are extending the Fiscal Year 2019 deadline for signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program – Grasslands [...]
Legislative updates, hemp, fake meat addressed during summer conference
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Legislative updates, hemp and fake meat were among the topics highlighted during the Texas Farm [...]
NRCS announces deadline for conservation assistance funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) in Texas has announced the first application funding deadline [...]
USDA moves prevented plant haying, grazing date to Sept. 1
By Macie Clugston TFB Communications Intern The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) adjusted the 2019 [...]
Sorghum, corn show potential for late season planting success
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist An abundance of rain closed the window to plant cotton, but other crops still have [...]
Vesicular stomatitis detected in Kinney County horses
Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in horses on a Kinney County premises on June 21. The National Veterinary Services [...]
Anthrax confirmed on Uvalde County premises
The first anthrax case of the year was confirmed in one captive antelope on a premises in Uvalde County on [...]
USDA announces feral swine control pilot program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $75 million in funding is available for the eradication and control of feral [...]