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 [...]
AgriLife raises disaster awareness
As part of National Preparedness Month, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is focusing more attention on disaster preparedness and encouraging [...]
New dairy Margin Protection Program enrollment begins Sept. 2
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced enrollment for a new dairy Margin Protection Program, a voluntary program, established by [...]
Gift of crops can bring tax savings
A farmer’s gift of crops could generate substantial tax advantages compared to traditional types of charitable donations using cash or [...]
AgriLife’s new wheat disease notification tool
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) has developed a notification system for High Plains wheat growers to help identify the [...]
BQA certification free online from Sept. 1-Oct. 31
In support of the Beef Checkoff’s funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) will pay the [...]
EPA maps show extent of WOTUS overreach
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released water and wetland maps for all 50 states under the proposed “Waters of the [...]
Consumers unsure of food labeled ‘natural’
A recent survey conducted by Consumer Reports showed consumers don’t know what “natural” means when it appears on food labels, [...]
Beef cattle program set for Sept. 17, Floresville
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Wilson County Farm Bureau will present the Wilson County Fall Beef Cattle Education program [...]