Report shows increase in Texas, U.S. hemp production
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Industrial hemp production is on the rise in Texas and across the country, according to the National Hemp Report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The 2024 [...]
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 [...]
Watch for fraud, scams in wake of Hurricane Harvey
By Paul Schattenberg AgriLife Today Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey should be aware of unscrupulous people who may try to [...]
AFBF submits GMO labeling comments
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the National Bioengineered [...]
Animal Supply Points set up for Harvey assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor A large part of the Lone Star State was devastated by Hurricane Harvey late last week. [...]