Most of us are aware that the information collected about us today and that is used for marketing purposes is much more detailed than in the past. Historic data collection, i.e. prior to the explosion in social media, required a … Continue reading →
Mike Tomko American Farm Bureau, — The American Farm Bureau applauds the $19 billion economic aid package for America’s farmers and ranchers announced by Secretary Perdue this evening. We understand the package includes $16 billion in much-needed direct payments to … Continue reading →
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health … Continue reading →
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued joint guidance regarding the effect of Executive Order GA 14 on religious services conducted in congregations and houses of worship. “All Texans must work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, and … Continue reading →
Everywhere you look it seems like there is economic bad news, and story after story about the impact COVID-19 is having on our country. Don’t get me wrong, this virus has the potential to run roughshod over the country and … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest up to $50 million in fiscal year 2020 to fund a unique, partner-led approach to addressing natural resource concerns at local, regional, and landscape … Continue reading →
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a legal opinion following a request from Representative Dustin Burrows regarding the sales of firearms in Texas municipalities and counties. The opinion concludes that municipal and county authorities may not use emergency powers … Continue reading →
Jonathan Hoffman, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs – “On Friday, Secretary Esper modified and accelerated the process for how the Department of Defense authorizes the use of National Guard forces under Title 32 Section 502(f). The … Continue reading →
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to caution Texans about scams emerging during the statewide Coronavirus disaster declaration announced by Governor Abbott last Friday. Several cyber scams involving false emails or text messages have been reported, and Attorney General Paxton advises all Texans to be … Continue reading →