USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2025 application period for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Enrollment is open through June 6. “With 1.8 million acres [...]
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 [...]
New cattle fever tick case discovered in South Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has confirmed the presence of cattle fever ticks after a suspect tick was found [...]
Ag awareness in an urban classroom
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Engaged. Eager. Excited. That describes students in Hillarie Rollins’ first grade classroom at Forest Ridge [...]
USDA releases final farm income forecast for 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Economic Research Service (ERS) released its final farm income forecast for 2016. The agency [...]