USDA updates LRP to give ranchers more flexibility
Livestock producers now have more flexibility under recent updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency outlined changes beginning with the 2026 crop year and succeeding crop [...]
Bill would create harvest incentive insurance for cotton farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Legislation recently introduced in Congress aims to strengthen the cotton industry and protect critical processing [...]
DOL to change H-2A wage rate methodology
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Trump administration is changing the way wage rates are calculated for the H-2A [...]
Hunter, landowner awareness can help screwworm early detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters and landowners are being asked to stay alert for signs of New [...]
USDA, Department of Justice to investigate input prices
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are working together to [...]
Texas Farm Bureau 92nd Annual Meeting set for Dec. 5-7
By Julie Tomascik Editor Policy discussions, membership recognition and a weekend of fellowship are slated for the 92nd Texas Farm [...]
Financial pressures grow for row crop farmers
Row crop farmers in Texas and across the country are facing mounting financial pressures. Rising production costs and falling [...]
Workshops equip landowners for legal, leasing challenges
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Two fall workshops hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension aim to provide the tools and [...]
Rural veterinarians, vet students can apply for 2025 education assistance
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) applications for the 2025 cycle. Applications [...]