MAHA report plants seeds of doubt about U.S. food safety
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new federal report released in late May by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission is drawing criticism from agricultural groups. The report examines ultra-processed foods, seed oils and pesticides—calling [...]
Countdown to 2017 Census of Agriculture
Farmers and ranchers across the nation soon will start receiving the 2017 Census of Agriculture. They can mail in their [...]
Syngenta, corn farmers reach settlement in Viptera case
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It appears litigation between Swiss agriculture company Syngenta and American corn farmers may be over. [...]
Arkansas moves to ban dicamba use in 2018
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Following complaints of drift and crop damage by growers over the past year, the Arkansas [...]
WTO to investigate claims China’s restricting U.S. corn, rice, wheat
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The World Trade Organization (WTO) will look into accusations China’s trade policies are inconsistent with [...]
Statewide program helps food banks
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Texas produce growers are helping the state’s food banks by providing crops that [...]
Wheat acreage likely to remain static
The U.S. had the lowest planted wheat acreage in 2017, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Wheat acreage is [...]
The bale of dreams
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter At 1,680 pounds, it’s more than a bale of cotton. It’s even more than the [...]
Scammers target farmers, ranchers
By Shala Gean Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers are urged to be extremely cautious of scams—both online and on the [...]