USDA issues $2.14 billion in conservation, safety net programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing over $2.14 billion in payments through key conservation and farm safety net programs to eligible farmers, ranchers and landowners. Farmers should soon receive payments from USDA’s Farm [...]
USDA: Texas cotton, beef, poultry, wheat to benefit from TPP
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) delves deeper into how the newly-concluded Trans-Pacific [...]
Spring, summer rains lead to productive Panhandle sorghum harvest
By Jessica Domel Field Editor There's good news for sorghum lovers and Celiac disease sufferers everywhere. This year's grain sorghum [...]
American drivers paying less for gas
Ample gasoline supplies and cheaper crude oil have led to lower prices at the pump this time of year. Americans [...]
Sale of U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba sharply declines
Economics and politics are reportedly to blame for the sharp decline in Cuba’s import of food products from American companies. [...]
Drought worsens across parts of Texas
Fall may have started in mid-September, but summer-like weather continues across parts of Texas–worsening drought conditions. The latest Water Weekly [...]
Dr. Judd: Prevention, action important in controlling bovine leukemia virus
To reduce the number of dairy and beef cattle infected with the bovine leukemia virus in the United States, veterinarians [...]
Ag/timber sales tax exemption registration expires Dec. 31
By Brant Wilbourn TFB Associate Director of Commodity and Regulatory Activities A valid agricultural and timber registration number is required [...]
Trans-Pacific Partnership talks conclude
After years of negotiations, the United States and 11 Pacific Rim nations have concluded negotiations for what could be the [...]