USDA continues efforts to reopen ports, combat NWS
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to monitor the spread of the New World screwworm in Mexico as southern ports of entry remain closed to live cattle, bison [...]
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. [...]
Ranchers help save horses from rising flood waters
By Shala Watson Communications Specialist Many farmers and ranchers across Texas are coming together to provide shelter for horses and [...]