U.S. ag trade deficit widens, headed to record levels
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest trade outlook provides projections for exports and imports, offering [...]
Texas receives $1.9 million to support plant protection projects
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating funds to Texas to support plant health [...]
Coalition urges Congress to protect farm program funding
As farmers, ranchers and rural communities grapple with a weak farm economy, nearly 200 organizations, including the American Farm Bureau [...]
National Ag Day highlights farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agriculture is food, fiber and fuel. It’s families and a legacy of caring for the land. [...]
USDA releases early projections for 2019 farm income
Early forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show a slight rise in net farm income for 2019. USDA [...]
Eminent domain bill moves out of Senate committee
By Julie Tomascik Editor In an 8-0 vote, SB 421 by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst was reported out of committee as [...]
USDA strengthens ASF prevention efforts
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced additional steps to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering the [...]
Ag groups launch #TradeSupportsMyFarm social media contest
Farmers for Free Trade, American Farm Bureau Federation, Corn Refiners Association, U.S. Apples, KCoe Isom, Illinois Farm Bureau, Texas Farm [...]
Managed Lands Deer Program offers tools for landowners
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Texas landowners who want to enhance management of white-tailed deer or mule deer [...]