Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

Agriculture needs emergency assistance, new farm bill

By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. agricultural sector is sounding the alarm as it faces a mounting economic crisis, and farmers are urging Congress to act swiftly on passing a new farm bill. Without immediate [...]

Guides to understanding the farm bill

To help farmers and ranchers understand the new provisions in the Agricultural Act of 2014, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) [...]

Harlingen area citrus trees quarantined

An area covering a 5-mile radius from downtown Harlingen has been placed in quarantine by the Texas Department of Agriculture [...]

Land availability major concern for young farmers and ranchers

Finding available, adequate land to begin a farming or ranching enterprise or expand an established farm, along with excelling in [...]

Hands-on course helps teachers incorporate ag

Texas teachers who are interested in exploring how agriculture can be integrated into their lesson plans are invited to attend [...]

Funding provided for PEDv research

To help fight against the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), the National Pork Board has announced additional funds [...]

Nominations sought for Social Media Farmer of the Year

Through social media, farmers have the opportunity to share information to positively promote agriculture and communicate directly with other farmers, [...]

Bill introduced to protect farmers’ private information

Lawmakers recently introduced legislation to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from disclosing private and confidential information of U.S. farmers [...]

Farm bill overview slated for March 13, Waco

The 2014 Farm Bill contains significant changes in the farm safety net, including new options for farmers and ranchers. An [...]

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