Poultry vaccination a possibility for combating HPAI
A vaccination for poultry could be possible to help combat avian influenza, but there are challenges to a nationwide vaccination strategy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing significant resources to fight highly pathogenic [...]
USDA, FarmRaise launch new ELAP decision tool
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with FarmRaise, launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees [...]
Students develop skills, connect with community leaders through Engage event
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A look at the free enterprise system, engaging with community leaders in agriculture, developing [...]
TFB offers new member benefit for H-2A program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Finding enough workers is one of the biggest challenges Texas farmers and ranchers face each year, [...]
FSA opens applications for Grassland CRP signup
Farmers, ranchers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) through the U.S. [...]
USDA proposes poultry rule under Packers and Stockyards Act
Under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), poultry farmers would be guaranteed a base price [...]
Texas rural land sales continue, but slow
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Demand for Texas rural land continues as the state’s population grows and families and individuals [...]
Beef checkoff partners with Little League World Series
A new partnership hits a homerun between beef and baseball this summer. The “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” brand, funded [...]
USDA provides boost to H5N1 response funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (UDSA) announced it is taking additional actions to ensure the health and viability of [...]