USDA announces sign up periods for safety net programs
Farmers can begin enrolling in the key farm safety net programs for the 2025 crop year later this month. Enrollment for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will be [...]
Recent rains brings Lake Meredith up 4 feet
Summer rains have been good for Texas Panhandle crops, landscapes and Lake Meredith. Last month’s rainfall added about 4 feet [...]
Sugarcane aphids a problem again this year
Sugarcane aphids are tiny bugs causing a big problem for South Plains farmers. And they’ve quickly multiplied in more than [...]
Army Corps memos warn of fatal flaws in WOTUS rule
Internal memos released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee show the Army Corps of Engineers questioned the legal [...]
Ag issues, policy development on the agenda
The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) policy development process kicked off as members from District 8 met this week. Issues important [...]
Beef Quality Assurance training set for Sept. 3, Floresville
Cattle ranchers are encouraged to attend a Beef Quality Assurance training Sept. 3 in Floresville. The program—presented by the Texas [...]
Rising lake levels boosts fish stocking
Widespread rains in May and June did more than just end the drought. They raised lakes to levels not seen [...]
Feral hog management program set Sept. 4
A Feral Hog Management Workshop will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Brazos County [...]
Time to nominate candidates for FSA county committees
Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 3 to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees. FSA county [...]