FDA outlines 2026 food safety and nutrition priorities
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined food regulation priorities for 2026 that would change the process for determining the safety of ingredients and expanding the role of state agencies [...]
FMMO reforms took effect on June 1
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing [...]
USDA announces $1 billion in relief funds for livestock producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to provide $1 billion in disaster payments to livestock producers affected [...]
Southeast Texas farmer hauls in another crawfish season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Before the boil and before the steam and spice, there’s the work—mud, bait and [...]
USDA policy targets support for small farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposals intended to support small family farms across [...]
Active hurricane season forecast for 2025
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an above-normal 2025 hurricane season, [...]
MAHA report plants seeds of doubt about U.S. food safety
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new federal report released in late May by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission [...]
Beef up the grill with new YouTube series
By Julie Tomascik Editor As summer kicks off, Texans are firing up their grills, and a new YouTube series [...]
Abbott signs bill that enforces right to farm legislation
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill aimed at strengthening protections for Texas farmers and ranchers. [...]