Overreaching Department of Labor rule halted
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and other industry coalition members achieved a crucial win on a labor rule in November that will help farmers across the country. AFBF and its partners were granted [...]
Water well management training set for Jan. 27, San Antonio
Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) management training is set for Jan. 27 in San Antonio for private water well owners [...]
APHIS seeks to amend ADT rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed a series of amendments to its [...]
Prescribed burning highlight of rangeland management plan
The Academy for Ranch Management will host a prescribed burn workshop Feb. 19-21 and an advanced workshop Mar. 5-7 in [...]
TWDB approved $7,533,211 for rural water projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved $7,533,211 in financial assistance for rural water projects around the state. The assistance [...]
Groundwater pumping causing shortage
A combination of increasing demand for water and four years of severe drought have caused groundwater levels in the Upper [...]
NAP specialty crop coverage deadline nears
The Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance program (NAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is an [...]
FAA grants drone permits for use in agriculture and real estate
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued permits to use drones to monitor crops and photograph properties for sale, marking [...]
RGV Cotton and Grain Pre-Plant Conference set for Jan. 14, Mercedes
The 21st annual Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Cotton and Grain Pre-Plant Conference and Annual Membership Meeting will be held on [...]