USDA, Baylor program brings more meals to hungry kids
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and [...]
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05, 2020
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04, 2020
Food banks in need of donations could get help from farmers
As food banks struggle to keep up with dramatic increases in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers and ranchers [...]
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03, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic could lead to more farm aid
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Lawmakers in the U. S. Senate are considering approval of a stimulus package in response [...]
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01, 2020
Public hearing on hemp rule set for Jan. 22
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will host a public hearing to take comments on [...]
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12, 2019
MFP enrollment ends Dec. 6
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Market Facilitation Program (MFP) 2019 enrollment period ends Friday, Dec. 6. The program, now [...]
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08, 2019
Texans appointed to USDA positions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Two Texans were sworn into positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this month. [...]
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05, 2019
Second trade assistance package announced
The Trump administration will make up to $16 billion available in new direct payments to farmers and ranchers through a [...]
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05, 2019
Japan lifts trade restrictions on U.S. beef
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. and Japan announced an agreement to end trade restrictions on American beef last [...]
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05, 2019
International forum on ASF held in Canada
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Government officials recently met in Canada this week to discuss an international containment effort of [...]
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05, 2019
NRCS implementing changes to conservation programs
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out changes made in the 2018 Farm [...]