Disaster declaration issued for RGV flooding
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for four counties in the Rio Grande Valley that were impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding last week. The counties included in the [...]
USDA opens 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment
Enrollment for the 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program is open. The program helps dairy farmers manage economic risk brought [...]
Rain delays harvest in the eastern Texas Panhandle
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Rain delays, high winds, hail and other factors have slowed cotton and corn harvest in [...]
Hunters reminded of fever tick quarantine zone
By Julie Tomascik Editor Concerns of spreading fever ticks have state officials urging hunters in South Texas to be vigilant [...]
Seeding Rural Resilience Act can help farmers, ranchers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) supports the Seeding Rural Resilience Act sponsored by Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Chuck [...]
Could Chinese purchases fuel a bacon shortage?
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Without bacon, a BLT is just an LT. Breakfast would be, for most, less crispy. [...]
USDA forecasts higher corn, sorghum, cotton production in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite challenges from Mother Nature, farmers produced over 50 percent more corn and grain sorghum [...]
Farm Bureau focuses on sustainability
Farmers and ranchers have a good story to tell regarding sustainability and climate-friendly practices, according to Andrew Walmsley, American Farm [...]
USDA opens 2020 ARC, PLC enrollment
Farmers and ranchers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs—two U.S. Department [...]