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USDA makes updates to farm loan programs

By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced updates to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs in a move aimed at improving farm profitability for new and beginning [...]

Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 3, College Station

The 2015 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is set for Aug. 3 in College Station, according to AgriLife Today. [...]

Will consumers see fewer fresh birds for Thanksgiving meals?

There could be a shortfall in the numbers of fresh whole turkeys for Thanksgiving meals, reports Fox News. The U.S. [...]

Texas grocery prices continue to rise

According to the latest Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Grocery Price Watch survey, consumers are seeing an increase in second quarter [...]

House passes Trade Promotion Authority

Following days of negotiations, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Thursday by 218-208 vote. In [...]

Lawmakers seek to stop bird flu

Lawmakers have been taking steps to stop the spread of bird flu, which has depopulated about 47 million birds, and [...]

TFB summer meetings set for June 22-25

Breakout sessions and speakers will help Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members hone in on state issues and agricultural topics at [...]

Dietary guidelines topic of House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee meeting

After widespread concern within the meat industry, House appropriators are seeking to ensure the Obama administration excludes environmental factors from [...]

Lapses in biosecurity contribute to spread of bird flu

According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, migratory wild birds are not solely to blame for the rapid [...]

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