Turkeys, eggs see greatest impact from avian influenza
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of avian influenza, and more than 100 million birds have been affected over the last two-and-a-half years. Bernt Nelson, an economist [...]
AFBF gauging the needs of women in agriculture
To gauge the goals, aspirations, achievements and needs of women in American agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Women’s [...]
Family Land Heritage ceremony honors 82 Texas historic farms and ranches
In a celebration of agriculture and family heritage, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) honored 82 farms and ranches at [...]
TWDB adopts SWIFT water rules
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) adopted the final rules on Nov. 6 for the State Water Implementation Fund for [...]
Texas State parks boost the state economy
A recent study finds the Texas State Park system has a significant economic impact on Texas economy, generating $774 million [...]
USDA seeks comments on proposed CSP rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced proposed changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) as a part of the [...]
Vilsack issues statement on setting new ag exports record
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final total for U.S. agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2014 shows a record-setting [...]
FSA urges farmers to use farm bill decision tools
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini encourages farmers to use decision tools for new assistance programs of the 2014 [...]
Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 14-15, Amarillo
“Looking to the Future” is the theme for this year’s Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 14-15 in Amarillo, hosted [...]