Court rulings cause confusion on Corporate Transparency Act
After this story was published, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that puts this reporting requirement on hold once again. Please click here for updated information. A last-minute court of appeals ruling [...]
Researchers: High Plains cotton production can survive predicted climate changes
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Cotton production in the Texas High Plains can survive expected climate changes, especially if [...]
FDA finalizes new Food Safety Modernization Act rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new rules for American produce growers and food importers. The FDA [...]
Additional test helps diagnose stifle problems in horses
Narrowing down the cause of lameness inside a horse’s stifle joint isn’t easy, but a new test could help ease [...]
European scientists: Glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer
A new report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveals glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans. Despite [...]
EPA opens comment period for proposed action on Chlorpyrifos use
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for the public’s input on use of a popular insecticide, Chlorpyrifos. According to [...]
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 [...]