Applications open for 2025 White-Reinhardt Scholarship
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Teachers and ag literacy volunteers can now apply for the American Farm Bureau Federation for Agriculture’s White-Reinhardt Scholarships. The scholarship provides funds to cover travel expenses for educators employed by [...]
Feral hog management workshop set for May 22, Blanco
Feral hogs cause millions of dollars annually of damage to property, crops and watershed areas. A workshop, offering at least [...]
Vilsack explains progress on farm bill implementation
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently addressed the 2014 Farm Bill implementation progress with the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and [...]
Staples announces grants to fill demand for skilled workers in Texas
Funding is available for the Parallel Pathways to Success grant program, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples recently announced. The program, which [...]
Upper Gulf Coast Ranch Expo set for May 13
Basics of pasture leases, weed management and other topics pertaining to beef cattle production will be the focus of the [...]
Sign-up begins for USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments
Farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters affecting crops intended for harvest in 2012 are eligible [...]
State beef checkoff program supported by cattle industry associations
Texas cattle producers will have the opportunity to approve a state beef checkoff program that could generate an additional $8 [...]
Denton County spring pasture, weed workshop set for May 10
Fertilization, soil management, controlling weeds during a drought and herbicide options in improved and native grasses will be the focus [...]
Additional support available for small and midsized farmers and ranchers
A second major small farmer package from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this year includes research awards, technical assistance [...]