New drought-tolerant wheat trait approved
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new drought-tolerant wheat trait, HB4, was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The genetically modified wheat was developed by Bioceres Crop Solutions. The U.S. is the [...]
Conservation easement program applications now open
Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) are now being accepted. ACEP, reauthorized through the 2018 Farm Bill, funds [...]
Eminent domain takes more than just land
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The land lies dormant, waiting for the promise of spring. Stalks from last year’s cotton [...]
USDA, FDA partner on cell-cultured foods
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Two U.S. agencies will work together to oversee the production of human food products obtained [...]
Summer Ag Institute helps teachers dig into agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers will get to the science of agriculture this summer. Teachers will get a first-hand [...]
USDA announces 1890 National Scholars Program opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the 2019 scholarship application cycle for the USDA/1890 National Scholars [...]
Texan among AFBF leadership program graduates
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Bee County Farm Bureau member James O’Brien was one of 10 graduates of the American [...]
USDA launches youth-focused website
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a youth-focused website to help engage younger [...]
American Broadband Initiative connecting rural America
The American Broadband Initiative by the Trump administration is helping to provide critical broadband connections in rural areas. Megan Nelson, [...]