Bill aims to expand mental health resources for farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new bill introduced in Congress aims to expand and improve behavioral health services in rural communities and connect individuals in crisis with trained medical professionals for personalized care. The [...]
USDA seeks GMO input
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has posted
NRCS aims to restore longleaf pine forests
Over the past two centuries, longleaf pine forests have been reduced by almost 97 percent due to development, timbering and [...]
ABC settles ‘pink slime’ lawsuit
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor After three weeks in a South Dakota courtroom, the “pink slime” trial is over. Before [...]
Ag issues, advocacy focus of summer conference
By Julie Tomascik Editor Trade, legislative efforts and agricultural advocacy were among the topics highlighted at the Texas Farm Bureau [...]
July 4 cookout costs slightly less this summer
The price of a Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less this summer, according to a survey by the [...]
Tropical storm, rains ease Texas drought conditions
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The majority of Texas received some much needed rainfall over the past seven days thanks [...]
Emergency loss loans available for Texas counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Chris Beyerhelm announced physical loss loans are available [...]
Ag groups urge USDA to revamp biotech reg proposal
Proposed revisions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) biotechnology regulations take some positive and bold steps in the right [...]