New legislation aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced last week aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers who have been affected by lack of water payments from Mexico. The South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance [...]
CRP enrollment begins Sept. 1
Beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers interested in enrolling their working grasslands in the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) may [...]
98 percent of producers certify conservation compliance
According to USDA, more than 98 percent of producers have met the requirement to certify conservation compliance and will qualify [...]
Four state Farm Bureau presidents announce candidacy for AFBF president
After current American Farm Bureau President (AFBF) Bob Stallman announced he will not seek re-election, four state Farm Bureau presidents [...]
Rain barrel and water conservation workshop set for Aug. 3, Menard
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a hands-on rain barrel and water conservation workshop Aug. 3 in Menard 9 [...]
AFBF president shares remarks on GMO labeling bill
The House Agriculture Committee passed the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, which would set up a voluntary national labeling [...]
SHSU offers online Master of Agriculture program
Seeking an online route to a degree in agriculture? Sam Houston State University (SHSU) has what you’re looking for. The [...]
Stallman to step down from AFBF presidency in January
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection after 16 years at the nation's [...]
America’s Farmers Grow Communities positively impacts Texas
Beginning Aug. 1, Texas farmers will have the opportunity to partner with America’s Farmers Grow Communities to award more than [...]