New World screwworm detected 120 miles south of U.S. border
By Julie Tomascik Editor A New World screwworm detection was confirmed in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, about 120 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border. SENASICA, the Mexican government agency responsible for agriculture, notified the U.S. Department [...]
USDA offers farmers marketing flexibility amid COVID-19
Farmers now have more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementation [...]
USDA unveils plans for coronavirus funding
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter U.S. farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus could receive at least some aid from [...]
Young farmers, ranchers serve on TFB advisory committee
Twenty-four young producers were appointed to Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Advisory Committee. An individual or [...]
Texas Farm Bureau Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19 impacts
Insights on federal coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts for Texas farmers and ranchers, including details on Small Business Administration (SBA) loans [...]
Farmers asked to participate in USDA labor survey
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) urges farmers to respond to a U.S. Department of Agriculture labor survey about farm workers’ [...]
New analysis shows U.S. ag reducing per-unit GHG emissions
New analysis of updated data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), combined with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data, [...]
USDA, DHS move to protect food supply with H-2A rule change
The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a temporary final [...]
TVMDL donates more than 2,000 COVID-19 sample kits
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor More than 2,000 COVID-19 test kits will soon be sent to hospitals across Texas, thanks [...]