Some USDA programs on pause during shutdown
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not implement or process disaster assistance payments or implement changes to farm bill programs approved through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, HR [...]
U.S., Mexico reach deal to assist water deliveries for Texas farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor An amended 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico may offer some relief to [...]
Kainer is finalist in Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Madalynn Kainer’s connection to agriculture runs deep, woven through generations of farming and ranching [...]
Hensons are finalists in 2024 TFB Excellence in Ag contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Jacob and Laura Henson wear many hats, and each one reflects their deep-rooted commitment [...]
Cotton crop will have an impact on gins, warehouses
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A bad cotton crop spells disaster for the gins and the numerous other businesses and [...]
Texas farmers tell Congress to pass farm bill, economic assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor The farm bill, a five-year piece of legislation that provides security for farmers, still has [...]
Jan. 1 is deadline to file documents under Corporate Transparency Act
The deadline for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses to file documents under Corporate Transparency Act is Jan. 1. [...]
Turkeys, eggs see greatest impact from avian influenza
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of avian influenza, and more than [...]
Shaw’s passion for agriculture fuels his collegiate path
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agriculture has been the center of Wes Shaw’s life, cultivating his passion for farming and [...]