Ross Fire burns more than 90,000 acres so far in North Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Ross Fire continues to threaten farms, ranches and communities in Palo Pinto and Jack counties as firefighters work to contain the massive wildfire. As of Sept. 1, the fire [...]
Data centers commit to Abbott’s standards
By Julie Tomascik Editor Several major data center companies have agreed to comply with standards established by Gov. Greg Abbott [...]
USDA, DHS sign new MOU to safeguard agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal agencies are expanding coordination to protect U.S. agriculture from New World screwworm (NWS) and other [...]
Boozman plans new farm bill vote in September
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Although the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry failed to pass the [...]
Pasture mealybug continues to spread in Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers and ranchers are urged to remain vigilant as pasture mealybug continues to spread. [...]
New World screwworm movement guidance available
Animal owners and ranchers now have a new tool to help navigate livestock movement requirements related to New World screwworm [...]
Texas Farm Bureau leaders get firsthand look at Air Force mission
By Julie Tomascik Editor Wayne Hofferichter has spent more than 40 years farming just south of Randolph Air Force Base, [...]
Ag groups disappointed as farm bill fails in Senate Ag
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After more than four hours of debate, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry failed to come [...]
USDA announces crop insurance flexibility, restores prevented planting coverage
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes that would give farmers additional flexibility to [...]