TVMDL livestock export testing protects against infectious diseases
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is the only laboratory in Texas authorized to perform testing on any livestock destined for export. This testing is critical in preventing the global spread of infectious [...]
National 4-H Council, AFBF establish partnership
Leaders of National 4-H Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) today announced a newly established partnership during the [...]
MPP deadline approaching
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline for dairy farmers to submit their application for the dairy Margin [...]
Private lake leasing can add income
By Gary Joiner Editor Texas farmers and ranchers have long known about opportunities to lease their property for hunting. Many [...]
Hit or miss year for Texas pecans
Several factors—like the weather, pest and disease issues—have impacted 2016 Texas pecan production, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension horticulturist [...]
New conservation opportunities available for farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new conservation opportunities for farmers and ranchers through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). [...]
Farmer sentiment jumps in November
Farmer sentiment about the agricultural economy rose 24 points from last month’s low to 116 and reached its highest level [...]
USDA proposes change to meat nutrition labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently proposed to amend the nutrition labeling regulations [...]
Upcoming debate of Packers and Stockyards Act rules
Since 1921, the Packers and Stockyards Act has protected farmers and ranchers from unfair and deceptive practices at livestock and [...]