Julie Tomascik
Editor at Texas Farm Bureau
Editor at Texas Agriculture
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3 weeks ago |
texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik
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3 weeks ago |
texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik
By Shelby ShankField EditorTexas pastures and rangelands continue to show a mixed bag of conditions, according to the latest Texas Crop Progress and Condition report. While recent rains have brought much needed relief to several regions, other parts of the state remain dry and under stress. Overall, 57% of pastures and rangelands across Texas were rated in good to fair condition.
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3 weeks ago |
texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) took effect on June 1. The FMMO structure, according to American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Economist Danny Munch, is intended to protect dairy farmers. “The primary purpose of the federal order system is to set minimum prices milk handlers have to pay dairy farmers for the milk they purchase,” he said.
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3 weeks ago |
texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to provide $1 billion in disaster payments to livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024. The funds will be distributed through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP), offering financial support to offset grazing losses and other impacts driven by prolonged dry conditions and catastrophic wildfires.
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4 weeks ago |
texasfarmbureau.org | Julie Tomascik
This week’s Austin Newsletter covers the following topics:Click here to read this week’s newsletter.
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