USDA once again closes border to Mexican cattle imports
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock trade across the U.S.-Mexico border is once again suspended, effective immediately. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made the announcement Wednesday evening, citing further northward spread of the New World [...]
Livestock pests increase with favorable conditions
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The mild winter brought early populations of livestock pests into the spring. Moisture and warmer [...]
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 [...]