U.S., Mexico reach agreement to combat screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, Mexico agreed to the U.S.’ demands in efforts to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Mexico committed to eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aircraft, [...]
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 [...]