Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 26-28
The state of Texas is helping residents to prepare for the unpredictable weather and emergencies with a sales tax holiday for certain emergency preparation supplies this weekend, April 26-28. “While we can’t know in advance [...]
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) [...]
EPA encourages agriculture to weigh in on WOTUS
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter What areas should the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have authority over through the Clean Water [...]
AFBF applauds Dairy MPP exit
Effective Sept. 1, dairy farmers can enroll or opt-out for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP)-Dairy. The American [...]
Water salinity concerns among livestock owners
By Shala Watson Communications Specialist More than 1 million cattle were in the disaster area affected by Hurricane Harvey, according [...]