Farm bill language to address Prop 12, similar regulations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The next farm bill could include a provision designed to protect U.S. ranchers from a state patchwork of regulations regarding how they raise their livestock. U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson [...]
USDA seeks comments on proposed food disclosure standard
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public input on the proposed rule [...]
TDA seeks applicants for Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for at least 100 years are encouraged [...]
Texas Tech professor selected as under secretary for Food Safety
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor President Donald Trump today announced the selection of Dr. Mindy Brashears as the U.S. Department [...]
World Meat Congress meeting in Texas next month
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist All eyes will be on Texas when the 2018 World Meat Congress (WMC) returns to [...]
BT resistance increases in bollworms
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Entomologists urge Texas cotton farmers to scout their cotton and take action when necessary to [...]
Talks finalize opportunity for U.S. pork in Argentina
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter For the first time in 26 years, American companies may now send U.S.-grown pork to [...]
Ethanol producers buying up discounted sorghum
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Since China announced steep import duties on sorghum in mid-April, ethanol companies located in Texas [...]
Farmers urged to contact lawmakers to support farm bill
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Farmers and ranchers are urged to contact their elected officials to discuss how vital a [...]