Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment for 2026 opens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced expanded enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The DMC program provides dairy farmers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. The [...]
U.S., Texas cotton farmers intend to plant fewer acres
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in Texas and the U.S. are expected to plant fewer cotton acres this [...]
Texas hay supplies remain tight
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas hay supplies are better than last year but stocks are still below pre-drought [...]
Ag census shows Texas lost over 17,700 farms
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmland declined by more than 1.6 million acres with a loss of over 17,700 [...]
New CWD zones prompts calls for change
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved four new chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and [...]
HLSR volunteers learn about agriculture at 12th annual education day
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Volunteers spent a day learning about agriculture and preparing for the 2024 Houston Livestock [...]
New Ag on the Go trailers bring education to schools, communities
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new program and educational trailers are headed to schools and communities across the state to [...]
CattleFax forecasts continued profitability for ranchers this year
Continued high prices and profitability are forecast for cattle producers as the industry enters the year with the smallest [...]
FFA inspires students to lead, be involved
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, passionate students in blue corduroy jackets will share about FFA activities, involvement, opportunities, [...]