Trump lifts reciprocal tariffs on ag products, fertilizers not produced in the U.S.
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The White House is rolling back some of the reciprocal tariffs imposed earlier this year in an attempt to ease financial pressure on farmers, ranchers and consumers. The announcement comes [...]
Deadline extended for CSP Grassland Initiative
FSA and NRCS are extending the Fiscal Year 2019 deadline for signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program – Grasslands [...]
Legislative updates, hemp, fake meat addressed during summer conference
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Legislative updates, hemp and fake meat were among the topics highlighted during the Texas Farm [...]
NRCS announces deadline for conservation assistance funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) in Texas has announced the first application funding deadline [...]
USDA moves prevented plant haying, grazing date to Sept. 1
By Macie Clugston TFB Communications Intern The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) adjusted the 2019 [...]
Sorghum, corn show potential for late season planting success
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist An abundance of rain closed the window to plant cotton, but other crops still have [...]
Vesicular stomatitis detected in Kinney County horses
Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in horses on a Kinney County premises on June 21. The National Veterinary Services [...]
Anthrax confirmed on Uvalde County premises
The first anthrax case of the year was confirmed in one captive antelope on a premises in Uvalde County on [...]
USDA announces feral swine control pilot program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $75 million in funding is available for the eradication and control of feral [...]