The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $700 million to further prepare Texas and the nation for the reintroduction of New World screwworm.


08/18/25 - USDA to invest in sterile fly production facility in Texas to combat New World screwworms

Calf and yearling prices are at unprecedented levels right now, encouraging many cattle producers to bring calves to the sale a little early this year. 

There's new leadership at two USDA agencies in Texas. 

The North Texas Panhandle is expecting an excellent corn and milo crop this year, and that follows up a very good wheat harvest.



08/25/25 - Calf, yearling prices at unprecedented levels; New FSA, RD leaders in Texas; Panhandle crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) is implementing changes to crop insurance approved through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

08/26/25 - RMA implementing changes to crop insurance

Today's top real estate experts know about fraud in the real estate industry. But most buyers and sellers don't know much about it. Erin Schiller from Ticor Title and Brian Cushing from American Financial Network guide us to learn more so we can protect ourselves and our family. How about you?
Erin Schiller: Schiller@ticortitle.com or 775-772-0276
Brian Cushing: Brian@thecushingteam.com or 775-453-0345
Peter Padilla: 775-786-5515 or peter@sageintl.com

Erin Schiller and Brian Cushing on Schemes, Scams, and Fraud

Three U.S. lawmakers from Texas have introduced legislation they say would benefit farmers and ranchers.


09/01/25 - Arrington, Cuellar, Crockett introduce legislation that could benefit farmers, ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a plan to address a shortage of veterinarians in rural areas and at USDA.


09/03/25 - USDA unveils Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture no longer intends to publish the twice-yearly Agricultural Labor Survey.

The Department of Labor is reportedly planning to revert to an older version of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate rule.

09/04/25 - USDA to cancel Farm Labor Survey; DOL to revert to older AEWR rule

Transcript

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From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.

It’s back-to-school time. Children, especially younger ones, may be seriously impacted by foodborne illness. This fall, follow these four simple steps for safe school lunches:

1.	Plan and prepare lunch together with your child. This reinforces handwashing and builds food safety habits for a lifetime.
2.	Choose an insulated, soft-sided lunch box—it’s the easiest way to keep cold food safe.
3.	The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advises using a frozen gel pack with a frozen juice box or water bottle, placed above and below perishable items.
4.	Remind students and teachers to wash hands before eating. Hand wipes and sanitizers do NOT protect against Norovirus, often called the stomach flu.

Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.

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Resources:
Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Food Safety Should be on Your Back-to-School List.  https://www.fsis.usda.gov/news-events/news-press-releases/food-safety-should-be-your-back-school-list. Accessed online 8/18/25.

FSM 354: Pack Safe School Lunches in Four Easy Steps

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has raised its forecast for 2025 net farm income.


09/05/25 - USDA releases new farm income forecast

Local market stats tell a story of encouragement. The national market is ready for lower interest rates soon. Now could be a great time to buy even at elevated interest rates. You might have a good opportunity in the next 6 months to refinance to a lower rate resulting in lower monthly mortgage payments. 
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Encouraging Local Real Estate Market Stats for Buyers and Sellers

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