Report highlights food, ag as economic drivers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. food and agriculture sectors continue to drive the nation’s economy, supporting jobs, wages and economic output across every state—including Texas. According to the 2025 Feeding the Economy report, [...]
Drones, data could help monitor cattle health
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Instead of saddling the horse or starting up a vehicle, cowboys of the future may [...]
Grilling, food safety a high priority during summer
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Grilling safety and food safety should remain a priority this summer. One of the biggest [...]
Full broadband implementation could increase ag production
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows full implementation of rural broadband could increase farm and [...]
Amendment passes allowing use of H-2A for year-round work
The House Appropriations Committee last week approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2020 homeland security spending bill that would [...]
Details on trade-related assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released information for frequently asked questions regarding the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) and 2018/2019 [...]
Grants available to support specialty crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $10 million is available for competitive grant funding in the 2019 Specialty Crop [...]
Dairy Margin Coverage signup underway
Signup for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program begins today, June 17. DMC is a program of the dairy [...]
Annual beef cattle short course set for Aug. 5-7
By Justin Walker Communications Coordinator Registration for the 65th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course at Texas A&M University in [...]