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American Agri-Women announces 2024 LEAVEN Award winners

· December 23, 2024

The 2024 American Agri-Women celebrated its 50th National Convention by honoring two exceptional women, Sara Reid Herman, and Marie Bowers, with the prestigious 2024 LEAVEN Award. This award represents the highest honor of recognition by AAW, recognizing individuals who have acted as “leaven,” influencing and uplifting those around them to advance agriculture and empower others. […]

Op-ed: Dollars don’t kill screwworms

· December 23, 2024

The federal government has a bad habit of spending money on problems before even figuring out what’s really wrong, and the recent New World screwworm scare is a prime example. This is typical Washington behavior — prematurely spending first and asking questions later. But here in Texas, we do things differently. We solve problems with […]

FFA chapters brighten the season through service

· December 23, 2024

FFA chapters across the country are spreading holiday cheer through a wide range of community service projects, from organizing food and coat drives to delivering gifts and handmade holiday cards. Members are brightening the season for families in need, senior citizens, and children by volunteering their time and resources to make a positive impact. These […]

Mexico

Mexico is America’s most reliable dairy export customer

· December 19, 2024

DAILY Bites Mexico is the leading export market for U.S. dairy products, purchasing 4.5% of U.S. milk production and accounting for over a quarter of international sales. The U.S. supplies over 80% of Mexico’s annual dairy product deficit, with exports surpassing $2 billion in 2022 under the USMCA. Investments in U.S. dairy processing plants, totaling […]

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