USDA reminds farmers to file crop acreage reports
Farmers are reminded to file their crop acreage reports with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office. July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county [...]
Nematode control to be game-changer for farmers
By Tom Nicolette TFB Radio Network Producer A new mode of action against nematodes for corn, cotton and soybean crops [...]
Texans share farm bill needs with House Ag Committee
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The future of the farm bill may be in lawmakers’ hands, but Tuesday, Texas farmers, [...]
Senators push for end to Chinese poultry ban
A bipartisan group of 37 senators are calling for the swift reopening of the Chinese market after U.S. exports of [...]
Texas counties designated as primary natural disaster areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Duval, Foard, Lamb and Webb counties in Texas as primary natural disaster [...]
Beef organizations weigh impact of increased Japanese tariff
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The largest market for American beef took action Friday that will likely raise costs, decrease [...]
Farm bill listening session in San Angelo Monday
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The House Agriculture Committee will host a farm bill listening session at 1 p.m. Monday, [...]
USDA extends GMO labeling feedback deadline
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The nation now has more time to weigh in on the GMO labeling process. The [...]
USDA, FFA partner to support next generation of ag leaders
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced this week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]