Bill aims to expand mental health resources for farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new bill introduced in Congress aims to expand and improve behavioral health services in rural communities and connect individuals in crisis with trained medical professionals for personalized care. The [...]
USDA works to implement farm bill
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The 2018 Farm Bill was signed by President Donald Trump on Dec. 20, 2018, but [...]
New regulations must protect farmland, wetland
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) moves forward with Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations, the department must [...]
Auxin herbicide training required to use dicamba
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers will need an additional round of auxin training this year if they plan to [...]
TFB receives 2019 AgriLife Partnership Award
By Julie Tomascik Editor The relationship between Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service was recognized [...]
High-speed broadband e-Connectivity guide available
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new toolkit to help support the deployment of high-speed broadband [...]
Accurate ag book aims to help children learn about farming
Feeding Minds Press announces the publication of its first book, Right This Very Minute: A Table-to-Farm Book About Food and [...]
Organic farms see growth in land, consumers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The number of organic farms in the United States is growing, according to recent data [...]
FSA extends deadlines for program sign up
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Deadlines have been extended for many of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service [...]