TFB helps FFA chapters prepare for Ag Issues contest
By Emmy Powell Communication Specialist Seven FFA chapters presented their Agricultural Issues Forum presentations to Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) staff to prepare for area Leadership Development Events competitions. TFB staff listened to each presentation [...]
Russia restricts wheat exports
The Russian government recently announced a resolution to restrict wheat exports starting Feb. 1, 2015. According to Agri-Pulse, the export [...]
New survey shows consumer preferences
A new survey conducted by Oklahoma State University measured consumers’ preferences on meat consumption and labeling requirements. The November Food [...]
USDA extends CSP rule comment period
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the public comment period on the Conservation [...]
Vilsack announces Cattlemen’s Beef Board appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced 25 appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve 3-year [...]
South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course set for January, San Antonio
The annual South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course, presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) and Bexar County Beef [...]
FSA offers farmers new yield data for ARC and PLC
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering farmers new information to update program payment yields. The [...]
USDA releases 2013 PDP annual summary
The 2013 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary was recently posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing [...]
Texas Water Journal forum set for Jan. 20, San Marcos
The Texas Water Journal, an online, peer-reviewed journal about Texas water issues, will present its third Texas Water Journal Forum, [...]