Rollins appoints leadership for FSA, NRCS, RMA
By Julie Tomascik Editor New leaders were recently appointed for several agencies within the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “FPAC is the most farmer-facing mission area [...]
Assistance available for flood damaged ag land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has established two special Environmental Quality Incentives [...]
Mosquito control in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Areas ravaged by flood waters from Hurricane Harvey are fighting large populations of mosquitos. State officials have activated aerial mosquito [...]
The time is ripe for tax reform
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Toss the calculator. Lose the tax expert. Forget the long forms. Americans could soon complete [...]
TPWD urges residents to use caution during Harvey recovery
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are urging Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey to use caution during recovery [...]
EPA weighing dicamba concerns
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Reports of crop damage in several states has prompted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to [...]
Bill delays Electronic Logging Device rule
By Shala Gean Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers are keeping a close eye on HR 3282, the Electronic Logging Device [...]
Report shows fewer cases of Colony Collapse Disorder
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals fewer honey bee colonies across [...]
Deadline nears for AITC matching grant program
Texas Farm Bureau will once again make funds available to county Farm Bureaus though the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) [...]