Collin County farmer hosts congressman to discuss agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Farmers and ranchers across Texas are using the August recess to meet with their Congressional lawmakers and share concerns about issues impacting agriculture. In Collin County, David McMahan, a corn [...]
USDA outlines risk management program for hemp farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of two risk management programs that protect hemp farmers’ crops from [...]
Farmers can nominate schools for STEM grants
Demand for jobs that require science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills are expected to continue growing. Developing these skills [...]
Beef Quality Assurance updates online modules
Building on its updated National Manual launched in Summer 2019, the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has updated its online [...]
USDA issues third tranche of 2019 MFP payments
The third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Payments was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and [...]
Cotton acreage forecast down in 2020
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers across the U.S. say they will plant less cotton for the 2020 growing season, [...]
Food insecurity higher in rural areas
Food insecurity is more prevalent in major cities and rural areas, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. USDA’s [...]
Improvements to hemp regulation needed
Improved testing rules, an expanded testing timeline, and clarity around hemp transportation would help farmers grow and market this new [...]
Don’t get sacked by foodborne illness
According to the National Chicken Council, Americans will consume more than 1.4 billion chicken wings during Sunday’s big game. Add [...]