Recent News Kernels
Texas farmers encouraged by Senate & House Ag Committee’s passage of farm bill
The Corn Producers Association of Texas commends the Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition Committee as well as the House Committee on Agriculture on their passage of farm bill legislation this week. Read more
May edition of The Kernel
Texas Corn Producers distributes its bi-monthly publication in Southwest Farm Press. This newsletter includes the latest news, happenings, feature stories and pertinent industry information. The latest edition of The Kernel is now available. Check it out now!
ACRE Decision Aid
Looking into your farm program options under the extension of the farm bill? The Agricultural and Food Policy Center has a useful tool to help with the decision. Access it here
Farmers urged to be aware of potential lesser prairie-chicken impact
A listing of the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species could potentially impact farmers and landowners across the High Plains. Texas Corn Producers encourages corn farmers to participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s upcoming public hearings to obtain comments on the proposal to list the bird under the Endangered Species Act. Read more
Upcoming Events
May 21: Water Day Event: Let's Talk About Water, Castroville
May 22: TAWC Field Walk, Eddie Teeter's farm near Lockney, TAWC site 21
June 3: Deadline for ACRE sign up (more info here)
June 14: Deadline for CRP sign up (more info here)
August 2: Deadline for DCP sign up (more info here)
