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Texas wildlife officials want to extend the hunting season as alligator populations grow and annual harvests decline.
The planned facility is expected to process roughly 400 cattle daily and bring new jobs to the region.
Rising milk production and lower prices are putting additional financial pressure on dairy farmers.
Producers could see additional disaster assistance considered before year-end, but the final amount and legislative path remain unsettled.
Agriculture News
The plants could crowd out vegetation needed for cattle grazing as burned grasslands recover.
Cotton acreage and prices are up this year, although some growers are still struggling to break even.
The USDA-funded project will examine thousands of screwworm samples to improve outbreak tracking and control.
Washington Policy
Retirements and leadership contests are set to reshape both committees following the midterm elections.
Passing the Farm Bill this year could give producers and rural businesses more certainty across programs still under temporary extensions.
RFD-TV Farm Legal expert Roger McEowen said USDA should make the process transparent, ensure the formula reflects actual economic circumstances, and distribute assistance within the authority Congress has provided.
World News
Growing Mexican interest in U.S. genetics and feed technology could support additional agricultural export opportunities.
USDA confirmed its Export Sales database shows no 2025/26 or 2026/27 corn originally reported to unknown destinations that was later switched to China, eliminating one possible explanation for the discrepancy.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney said the coming weeks will better indicate whether the renewed discussions can produce a lasting agreement.