Economic benefits of national beef checkoff highlighted in new study
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A recent economic study found that U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each dollar invested in the national beef checkoff program. The independent study, which was conducted by [...]
USDA reports record yields for major crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s January Crop Report reveals record yields for several major crops grown in the United [...]
Farm Bureau supports TPA legislation
In an effort to advance U.S. proposals to reduce tariffs and improve market access for farmers and ranchers in trade [...]
TAHC to host bovine tuberculosis meetings
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) will hold two informational public meetings in January prior to conducting a bovine tuberculosis [...]
Farm Bureau organizations from across nation gather in San Antonio
Farmers and ranchers from 50 states and Puerto Rico are in the Alamo City this week to shape the policies [...]
GO TEXAN app is now available
An upgrade to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) GO TEXAN app allows Texans to stamp a virtual passport at [...]
FDA announces changes coming to FSMA proposals
Citing concerns of growers throughout the country, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced changes will be made to two [...]
Farm bill haggling over dairy policy
With a standoff over dairy policy, action on a farm bill conference report is likely to slip into late January. [...]
Senate passes Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act
The Senate unanimously passed the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act, which extends a veterinarian’s ability to provide pain management, anesthesia or [...]