China to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans
By Julie Tomascik Editor China has agreed to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans before January, marking a step toward easing trade tensions and bringing renewed optimism to American farmers. The purchase is [...]
TPWD proposes changes to saltwater fishing regs
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations for 2020-2021. [...]
New custom, inspected red meat processor opens in Evant
The first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-inspected, custom red meat processor in Central Texas in four decades recently opened in [...]
Register for TFB’s Youth Leadership Conference
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor What sets great leaders apart from everyone else? Through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Youth Leadership [...]
TAHC encourages anthrax vaccine for livestock owners
The state veterinarian of Texas encourages livestock owners to have their animals vaccinated against anthrax this spring. "Following last year's [...]
WTAMU vet program keeps Panhandle students close to home
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Soon, Texas Panhandle students won’t have to leave the area they’ve always called home to [...]
FAA proposal would ground drones for farmers, ranchers
A December proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would require remote identification of drones in flight. FAA’s proposal would [...]
Perdue clarifies possibility of additional trade aid
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is telling farmers not to expect another year of [...]
Broadband mapping legislation headed to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act (S. 1822). The broadband mapping [...]