Bill introduced to improve Livestock Indemnity Program
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Proposed legislation was introduced earlier this year that would require the secretary of agriculture to provide regular updates to the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payment rates to reflect market prices. [...]
Spring rains not enough for current drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Spring rains helped dry conditions in parts of the state, but more rain is needed [...]
Wheat harvest underway in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wheat harvest across Texas is in varying stages. Some farmers are finished, while others haven’t [...]
Applications now open for Young Farmer & Rancher contests
Big or small. Organic or conventional. Grass-fed or grain-fed. Each operation is unique and helps make up the diversity of [...]
Laws restrict duties of minors on farms, ranches
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter If you plan to hire your children or someone else’s for extra help on the [...]
Senate farm bill markup set for Wednesday
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition is set to consider its version of the farm bill Wednesday, June [...]
Senate releases farm bill draft
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition unveiled its draft of the 2018 Farm [...]
USDA’s Farmers.gov receives funding for development
Today, the Technology Modernization Fund Board (Board) awarded $10 million in funding to support the development of USDA’s Farmers.gov customer [...]
Texas ranch honored for stewardship excellence
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Deborah Clark says Eastern gamagrass—the queen of the prairie grasses—is her pride and [...]