Mexico falls behind on water deliveries, Texas lawmakers push for retaliation
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Once again, Mexico has missed its water delivery obligations to the United States, reigniting frustration across South Texas and prompting new legislation from lawmakers. Under the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]