Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

Helpful tips to prevent snake encounters this spring

By Shelby Shank Field Editor With warmer temperatures on the horizon, snakes are becoming more active across Texas, increasing the chances of human encounters. Experts advise residents to take precautions to minimize negative interactions with [...]

USDA trade mission spurs record ethanol exports to China

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a significant jump in ethanol exports to China this year, following a [...]

USFRA announces next Food Dialogue event

While the concept of sustainability has different meanings for different people, most consumers agree it's becoming increasingly important in food [...]

USDA surveys beekeepers on health of bee colonies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reaching out to beekeepers and farmers across the nation [...]

APHIS changes GE wheat permitting requirements

Beginning Jan. 1, developers of genetically engineered (GE) wheat varieties must apply for permits before conducting field tests. The U.S. [...]

Water conservation policy effectiveness depends on farmer economics

By Kay Ledbetter (VERNON, Texas)—Farming is a business, and the actions of farmers will be based on economics—even when it [...]

TFB members named to CBB appointments

Texas Farm Bureau members Dave Edmiston and Don Smith have been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board by U.S. Secretary [...]

Farmers, ag organizations ask USDA to consider cottonseed coverage

By Jessica Domel Field Editor A combination of high inputs, low prices and no safety net could spell disaster for [...]

Comment deadline extended for EPA certification rule for pesticide applicators

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 171—Certification of Pesticide Applicators—which sets [...]

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