Proposed WOTUS rule brings certainty to farmers, ranchers
Farmers and ranchers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) this week submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and [...]
Franks inspires future ag leaders through hands-on learning
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Sheridan Franks has been an agricultural science teacher for four years at Littlefield High School. [...]
Tidwell connects students to agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Shannon Tidwell, an agricultural science teacher at Vandegrift High School in Austin, is an example [...]
GAO requests more information in review of ERP 2022
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service [...]
Proposed changes to FMMO threaten fairness in dairy policy
Changes to Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) being considered by USDA could hurt farmers the FMMO system is designed to [...]
Register now for 2024 YF&R Discussion Meet
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Registration for the 2024 Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Discussion Meet is now open. [...]
New legislation introduced to improve broadband access
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Broadband access is a necessity that many rural Texans still lack. U.S. Reps. August Pfluger [...]
Teal season opens with abundance in numbers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Teal hunting season is open in the state, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
Pork producers seek farm bill, Prop 12 fix
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Pork producers from across the nation met with lawmakers to discuss the farm bill, labor, [...]