USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) into the U.S. "Due to the threat of New World [...]
Farm Bureau welcomes phase one agreement with China
An interim phase one trade deal with China is a step towards a full agreement and normalized trade with China, [...]
EPA proposes changes to pesticide AEZ rules
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting comments on a proposal it says will [...]
Cherokee County nursery grows poinsettias
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Something about the red and green foliage of poinsettias just feels like Christmas. And thanks [...]
Farm groups partner to help farmers manage stress
Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National [...]
Precision Ag Task Force begins work
The first meeting of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Task Force for Reviewing Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture [...]
Conservation Reserve Program signup open
Sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is open, and the deadline for farmers and ranchers to sign up [...]
Renew Ag/Timber registrations by Dec. 31
Since 2011, a valid agricultural and timber registration number has been required under Texas law to claim a sales [...]
Texas hemp plan submitted to USDA
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) this week submitted the Texas Hemp Program outline to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]