Cattle imports from Mexico resume under new protocols
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced imports of Mexican cattle and bison will resume with new inspection protocols to protect against the New World screwworm (NWS). USDA’s Animal and Plant [...]
Trade tensions stymie pork exports in Mexico, China
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Demand for U.S.-grown pork was strong in the first half of 2018, but retaliatory tariffs [...]
Sales tax holiday means savings for Texas shoppers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The sales tax holiday returns this weekend, and shoppers can save on school supplies. Texas [...]
Deadline approaches for continuous CRP enrollment
The deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is fast approaching. Farmers and ranchers must sign up by [...]
Demand for U.S. beef remains strong
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite recent trade uncertainty, global demand for U.S. beef continues to climb at a record [...]
U.S., China announce new tariffs on exports
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter About $32 billion dollars in goods from the United States and the People’s Republic of [...]
Texas receives FEMA grant for Harvey recovery
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is set to receive $76.7 million from the Federal [...]
Nuisance lawsuits could affect farmers nationwide
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter “If we don’t do something about it, there isn’t a farm in this country that [...]
China threatens new tariffs on U.S. goods
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Lamb, honey, peanuts and frozen corn are among the new agricultural products produced in the [...]