Turkeys, eggs see greatest impact from avian influenza
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of avian influenza, and more than 100 million birds have been affected over the last two-and-a-half years. Bernt Nelson, an economist [...]
Deadline for Pasture, Range, Forage Insurance approaches
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife The deadline is nearing for the perennial Pasture, Range and Forage Insurance sign-up, designed [...]
FDA seeks comments on use of ‘natural’ on food labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to know what you think the term “natural” means for food products. Starting [...]
Farmers urge Congress to make tax extenders permanent
With the year quickly coming to end, farmers and ranchers continue to ask Congress to reinstate and make permanent a [...]
TFB member wins Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
He found it. He fixed it. And he walked away a winner. Texas Farm Bureau member Matt Mahler was named [...]
Farm Bureau launches new farmer veteran mentorship project
A new project by the American Farm Bureau Federation aims to connect veterans with experienced farmers. The Patriot Project, launched [...]
Cattle prices softening due to U.S. herd expansion
By Blair Fannin Texas A&M AgriLife The nation’s beef cattle producers are in expansion mode and record-high cattle prices have [...]
Removal of Transform could hurt sorghum growers
By Jessica Domel Field Editor What started out as a complaint in California led to the removal of a popular [...]