U.S., Mexico reach agreement to combat screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, Mexico agreed to the U.S.’ demands in efforts to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Mexico committed to eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aircraft, [...]
TFB joins national Farm Bill Working Group
By Jessica Domel News Editor The next farm bill may be two years away, but agricultural organizations like Texas Farm [...]
Coastal Land Legacy Initiative promotes benefits of conservation easements
The Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) is helping to advance the conservation of privately owned lands in the Gulf Coast [...]
USDA releases agricultural trade projections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in September. The agency forecasts a rise [...]
Texas farmer Jeremy Brown needs your vote
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A Texas farmer could be a national spokesperson for agriculture. But he needs your vote. [...]
USDA invests in rural America
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new private investment fund with the potential to inject [...]
Brazil lifts ban on U.S. corn imports
Brazilian regulators have lifted the ban on GMO corn imports. The National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) met recently to authorize [...]
Beef prices forecast low through 2019
Beef prices could remain low through 2019, according to industry experts. The quick cattle herd expansion after years of prolonged [...]
Agritourism liability signs available
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Farm visits help consumers connect the dots in agriculture. But are there ways for [...]