U.S., Mexico reach agreement to combat screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, Mexico agreed to the U.S.’ demands in efforts to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Mexico committed to eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aircraft, [...]
Combs nominated as assistant Interior secretary
Former Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has been nominated to serve as the assistant secretary of the Interior for policy, management [...]
Produce safety training set for fruit, vegetable growers
Produce safety outlined under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a federal requirement that will impact Texas farmers. The [...]
Mixed bag for Texas peaches
This year’s peach season has been a mixed bag for Texas growers. Orchards in North Texas, like Hutton Peach Farm [...]
House passes technical ag education bill
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century. The measure [...]
Brazil seeks meeting with Perdue on beef ban
Less than a month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented a ban on fresh beef from Brazil, officials [...]
Hail damage across High Plains being evaluated
Farmers and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts across the High Plains are evaluating crops for damage after hail storms [...]
Mexico no longer top U.S. corn buyer
Japan has bested Mexico’s place as the top buyer of American corn. Sales of corn to Mexico through June are [...]
Farm Bureau urges caution on Cuba policy
With just 103 miles between the American and Cuban coasts, the island nation represents a growth opportunity the American Farm [...]