2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (334+ words) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new initiative'One Farmer, One File'that creates a single, streamlined digital record that will follow the farmer throughout the department. Rollins outlined the first of three planned phrases to provide technological improvements at USDA…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (471+ words) By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined food regulation priorities for 2026 that would change the process for determining the safety of ingredients and expanding the role of state agencies in food inspections. The list is…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (422+ words) By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to distribute more than 200,000 tons of international food aid with purchases of U.S.-grown commodities through the Food for Peace program by March. USDA temporarily assumed management of Food for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (176+ words) Sunday's big game will be the main focus for millions of America's families, but what they eat during the game will be a close second. The NFL championship represents the second-highest day of food consumption, behind only Thanksgiving. The event…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (342+ words) By Shelby Shank Field Editor The National Chicken Council (NCC) released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to eat 1.48 billion chicken wings while watching the Patriots and Seahawks battle for the Lombardi Trophy this weekend. That total marks an…...

1+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (439+ words) By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. beef cattle herd continued its downward trend, with total cattle and calves reaching a 75-year low, according to the latest cattle inventory report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As of Jan. 1, 2026, the nation's…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (419+ words) By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist After delivering tens of thousands of pounds of protein to Texans in need during its first year, Texas Farm Bureau's (TFB) Farmers Feeding Families program is back for a second year, giving county Farm Bureaus…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (411+ words) By Shelby Shank Field Editor Colt Nelson's idea for an edible hay wrap earned him the top award in Texas Farm Bureau's (TFB) AgVentures Challenge: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It state contest. Nelson, who is a senior at Woodson…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (558+ words) By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are now being accepted for Texas Farm Bureau's (TFB) 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) and Excellence in Agriculture (EIA) competitions. The annual contests recognize young producers and agricultural professionals who are shaping the future of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (180+ words) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced expanded enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The DMC program provides dairy farmers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. The enrollment period ends Feb. 26. The One Big Beautiful…...