Disaster aid for dairies with lost milk production due to H5N1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible dairy farmers who incur milk losses due [...]
U.S. has global genetic influence
With the world’s best genetic record basis and as a leader in efficiency, the U.S. has foreign cattle producers looking [...]
Military ag workshop set for Jan. 24, Georgetown
An agricultural workshop for active duty and veteran military service members offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas AgrAbility [...]
FDA issues calorie labeling rules on menu and vending machines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two final rules requiring calories be listed on certain menus in chain restaurants, [...]
‘Farmland’ available via On-Demand platforms
Didn’t get to see Farmland in theaters? The documentary is now available for rent and purchase via On-Demand platforms—providing more [...]
AFBF disappointed in delayed action on 2014 RFS
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) expressed disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a delay in issuing [...]
Two pesticide applicator trainings set in Overton
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering two private pesticide applicator trainings on Dec. 4 and Dec. 9 in Overton. [...]
Legislative efforts, social media focus of Twitter conference
Twitter can serve as a tool to stay current on topics of interest, including legislative issues. To help Texas Farm [...]
USDA offers ELAP assistance in over 40 states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will aid nearly 2,500 applicants with disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, [...]