USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) into the U.S. "Due to the threat of New World [...]
Zavala County designated as disaster area
Farmers and ranchers in Zavala County, who suffered losses and damages due to a recent drought, may be eligible for [...]
New hunting, fishing licenses on sale Aug. 15
New 2018-2019 Texas hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 15, with more than 2.4 million licenses expected [...]
Farm Bureau, Farmers Union call for swift farm bill passage
The two largest farming groups in the United States called for swift passage of the farm bill by a congressional [...]
USDA raises crop production forecasts
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Report Trade tensions, drought and higher-than-expected yields have changed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) forecast [...]
Monsanto to appeal Roundup lawsuit
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After 32 days at trial and three days of deliberations, a California jury on Friday [...]
Concho Valley pastures, crops drying up
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Excessive heat, high winds and several months without significant rainfall are straining crops and rangeland [...]
AITC matching grant program underway for CFBs
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist County Farm Bureaus (CFB) are once again eligible for matching grants to reimburse activities that [...]
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 [...]