USDA reopens signup for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that signup has reopened for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2,420 head. The demand continues to be strong with a very active market. The stocker steers and heifers all sold steady with 3 steers 324 lbs at $224.00 ($725.70), 2 steers 595 lbs at $167.00 ($993.65), and 5 heifers 544 lbs at $146.00 ($794.24).

Your Texas Agriculture Minute

Help wanted: Ag science teachers The number of job postings for ag science teachers across the state is drawing some attention. The list on the website of the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas is long. There are nearly 70 school districts seeking applicants.

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Congressman August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Texas

Congressman Pfluger is Seeking Gold Star Family Member for Position in San Angelo Office Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is seeking a Gold Star Family Member for a position in his San Angelo district office.

‘We can do this,’ local newspapers tell Health and Human Services

More than 2,500 local newspapers recently joined a letter from National Newspaper Association to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra asking to join the agency’s public education campaign to promote the COVID-19 vaccines.

Biologists remind the public not to touch wildlife

With more people enjoying the outdoors this spring season, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas. Species including birds, deer and snakes are active this time of year, and their young often stray or appear to be abandoned.

Expiration Waiver for Driver Licenses has now ended

The COVID-related waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses (DLs) and identification cards (IDs) has now ended. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to urge customers with an expired DL or ID to make an appointment or renew online today.

Distracted driving continues to plague Texas roadways

Sadly, distracted driving is still near the top of the list when it comes to crashes on Texas roadways, coming in at No. 2 for traffic-related crash causes. Last year, Texas roadways saw nearly 1 in 5 crashes caused by a distracted driver in which 364 people died and 2,200 were seriously injured.