USDA announces plan to rebuild U.S. beef herd, lower retail prices
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new plan last week aimed at rebuilding the nation’s beef herd and strengthening the cattle industry, while also lowering retail beef prices [...]
USDA issues third tranche of 2019 MFP payments
The third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Payments was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and [...]
Cotton acreage forecast down in 2020
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers across the U.S. say they will plant less cotton for the 2020 growing season, [...]
Food insecurity higher in rural areas
Food insecurity is more prevalent in major cities and rural areas, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. USDA’s [...]
Improvements to hemp regulation needed
Improved testing rules, an expanded testing timeline, and clarity around hemp transportation would help farmers grow and market this new [...]
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 [...]