Farm bill language to address Prop 12, similar regulations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The next farm bill could include a provision designed to protect U.S. ranchers from a state patchwork of regulations regarding how they raise their livestock. U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson [...]
U.S., China sign historic rice agreement
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Rice growers across the country have received a “shot in the arm” thanks to the [...]
Brazilian official pushes end to U.S. beef ban
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Progress needs to be made before the United States will lift its ban on imports [...]
Rangeland recovery meetings approaching
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a day-long Range Recovery Meeting and Field Discussion on Aug. 3. Ranchers [...]
Censky nominated as USDA deputy secretary
The Trump administration has nominated Stephen Censky to serve as deputy secretary of Agriculture. Censky has served as the CEO [...]
Lawmakers call on Trump to help cotton farmers
A bipartisan group of 109 lawmakers submitted a letter to President Donald Trump on Monday, urging the president to help stabilize [...]
BSE case in Alabama announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of [...]
Report: Meat demand to slow over next decade
Growth in agriculture over the next decade will likely come from increased yields, larger herds and more output per animal, [...]
Judge denies petition to ban chlorpyrifos pesticide
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor A pesticide that is used on corn, soybeans, fruit trees, golf courses and fence posts [...]