Municipalities allegedly violate right to farm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Almost one year after voters in Texas overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment protecting the right to farm, farmers and ranchers continue to report issues with municipalities infringing on their rights [...]
FAS awards funds to help expand export markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded funding through the 2014 Farm Bill to more than [...]
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 [...]