agriculture

U.S. to Release Sterile Flies Over Texas and Mexico to Combat Screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of…

1 week ago

Governor Abbott Orders Formation of Screwworm Response Team Amid Growing Threat

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed two state agencies to form a joint task force to combat the growing threat…

2 weeks ago

Mexico and US at Loggerheads Over Water Rights

The US and Mexico are at loggerheads over a treaty dating back to 1944 in which Mexico and the US…

3 months ago

Texas Senate Committee Passes Major Water Bill

The Texas Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill that will allocate $1 billion annually for…

4 months ago

Sen. Ossoff Urges Secretary Rubio to Reinstate Peanut Lab Funding

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently wrote a letter to his former colleague and current Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, regarding…

4 months ago

De La Cruz Wants $280 Million for South Texas Farmers

Texas Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R) is calling on House leadership to include $280 million in emergency aid for…

7 months ago

Rep. Casar Introduces Two Bills to Protect Farmers

In an attempt to fight corporate greed and protect farmers, Texas Representative Greg Casar (D) introduced the Agricultural Worker Justice…

2 years ago