USDA issuing second economic assistance payments to farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Additional help is on the way for U.S. farmers impacted by economic pressures like high input costs. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins gave an update on the U.S. Department of [...]
USDA extends deadline for dairy MPP to June 22
The re-enrollment deadline for the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for dairy will be extended until June 22. The new and [...]
China re-emerges as U.S. cotton consumer
By Haley Herzog TFB Communications Intern After years of stockpiling cotton, China is re-emerging as a major consumer of the [...]
Influencers, media meet on farm to talk food, agriculture
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Food and how it's grown were the focus of a Tuesday evening dinner when farmers, [...]
Senate Ag Committee advances farm bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry approved its 2018 Farm Bill in [...]
Caldwell County livestock judging team heads to Scotland
By Julie Tomascik Editor They were freshmen in high school and had a passion for livestock, 4-H and a willingness [...]
TAHC encourages vigilance for exotic longhorned tick
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds Texas veterinarians to be vigilant and proactive as they observe and collect ticks on [...]
Spring rains not enough for current drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Spring rains helped dry conditions in parts of the state, but more rain is needed [...]
Wheat harvest underway in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wheat harvest across Texas is in varying stages. Some farmers are finished, while others haven’t [...]