Maricopa, Ariz, June 6, 2022—The largest, highest quality analysis of data ever conducted reveals that genetically modified Bt corn has little impact on nontarget insects and other organisms, especially compared to growing conventional corn. This study was published today in … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 – The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion … Continue reading →
From The American Farm Bureau “Over 2 million farms dot our nation’s landscape, across all 50 states and in territories like Puerto Rico. You can find farmers and ranchers raising nearly every type of crop and livestock to keep our … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today’s hearing “An Examination of Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning. I’d like to thank our House Agriculture Committee … Continue reading →
Courtesy TSCRA – FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association earlier this week joined the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and 47 other cattle organizations in submitting an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in … Continue reading →
Courtesy TSCRA – Starr County, Texas — Xavier Gonzalez, age 55, was responsible for purchasing cattle in South Texas for a cattle company. Beginning in October 2021, Gonzalez allegedly purchased cattle for his employer as well as for himself. The investigation … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new plan to help guide voluntary conservation work over the next five years across 25 states, including over 7 million acres of new conservation practices on … Continue reading →
Jesus Sergio Perez-Sanchez released from jail on $50,000 bonds Smith County, Texas – Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Special Rangers Larry Hand, Bo Fox and Darrel Bobbitt conducted a lengthy investigation of Jesus Sergio Perez-Sanchez beginning in December 2021, after … Continue reading →
Charles Allen Robinson Jr. arrested for felony theft of livestock Kilgore, TX – In February, Rusk County Sheriff Deputies received a report of stolen cattle near Tatum. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Special Rangers Larry Hand and Darrel Bobbitt began … Continue reading →
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association applauded the announcement that U.S. and Japanese trade officials have reached a tentative deal to ease Japan’s safeguard mechanism on U.S. beef imports. Currently, if the U.S. sends … Continue reading →