Fertilizer prices on the rise for farmers, ranchers
Fertilizer costs remain a major concern as global trade disruptions and higher energy prices fuel fresh volatility for farmers and ranchers working within tight margins. In a new Market Intel report, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) [...]
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 [...]
TAHC establishes BVDV rule
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) adopted a rule to mitigate the risk of uninfected cattle being exposed to bovine [...]
USDA approves Texas hemp plan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the Texas hemp plan submitted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). [...]
USMCA signed in U.S., awaits Canadian ratification
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Calling it a colossal victory for U.S. farmers, President Donald Trump signed the implementation bill [...]
Deadline nears for CRP general signup
Interested farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 28 to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup. This [...]
Cultivating safety for youth on the farm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To help reduce the number of farm-related injuries and deaths involving children, the National Farm [...]
County Farm Bureaus display booths at AFBF convention
By Julie Tomascik Editor When it comes to agriculture and food, there are plenty of debates. But county Farm Bureaus [...]
Public hearing held on Texas hemp rules
By Julie Tomascik Editor More than 200 people from across Texas attended the state-sponsored public hearing on Texas hemp rules [...]