House farm bill moves forward
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After more than 12 hours of discussion, the House Agriculture Committee voted 33-21 to advance its version of the farm bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of [...]
Combined Wheat and Vegetable Field Day set for April 23, Uvalde
Anyone with an interest in wheat and/or vegetable production is encouraged to attend the Combined Wheat and Vegetable Field Day [...]
USDA funds available for beginning farmers and ranchers
The next generation of farmers and ranchers can apply for more than $19 million in grants through the U.S. Department [...]
Last chance to apply for ‘True’ scholarship
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a major scholarship honoring former Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) President S.M. True [...]
USDA working to complete faster poultry inspection rule
By the end of the year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to finalize a proposed rule that will [...]
Grain storage safety conference set for April 23, Sinton
The registration deadline is nearing for the Coastal Bend Grain Storage and Handlers Safety Conference set for April 23 in [...]
AFBF survey shows increase in egg prices
Results from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey show retail egg prices are historically high at $1.98 [...]
USDA: Census of Agriculture full report to be released May 2
In-depth information on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, traditional and specialty crops, will be included [...]
Free BQA certification through April 15
For a second year, the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is offering cattlemen the chance to become certified for [...]