GAO requests more information in review of ERP 2022
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) to provide additional details regarding its management of the Emergency Relief Program [...]
TCEQ delays Colorado River decision
In a recent meeting, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) delayed the decision on emergency drought powers for the [...]
Fastline launches website for women in agriculture
The number of farms operated in the U.S. by women is growing, so Fastline Publications announced they are bringing pink [...]
Consumers to face higher beef prices in 2014
Although food establishments are hesitant to increase prices, consumers will notice a continuing rise in beef prices at the retail [...]
Pasture management workshop set for Feb. 25, Floresville
Practical pasture management and drought recovery information for South Central Texas will be the focus of the Pasture Management Workshop [...]
Farm immigration tied to food prices, ag economy
Results of a report, “Gauging the Farm Sector’s Sensitivity to Immigration Reform,” show enforcement-only immigration reform would raise food prices [...]
Agriculture census data to be released Feb. 20
The 2012 Census of Agriculture results related to the number of farms, acreage, market value of agricultural products sold and [...]
Forest Pest Seminar slated for Feb. 14, Lufkin
Pest control measures for forests under drought and extreme environmental stressors will be reviewed at the Forest Pest Seminar set [...]
Research shows relationship between farm efficiency and carbon emissions
The first study on the relationship between cow-calf farm efficiency and environmental consequences indicated by net greenhouse gas emissions shows [...]