Voter registration deadline nears for Nov. 4 election
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texans will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on major statewide issues during the Nov. 4 election. At the top of every ballot are 17 constitutional amendments, including proposals [...]
Texas receives $1.4 million in specialty crop grant funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded over $1.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Texas. [...]
High prices, consumer demand spark cattle ranchers’ optimism
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Continued demand for beef and tightened supplies due to drought are expected to push cattle [...]
AFBF provides testimony during Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing
The hearing to consider changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order is underway in Indiana and expected to last several [...]
USDA announces $667 million in ReConnect funding
Another round of funding for high-speed internet projects was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this month. [...]
Central Texas corn farmers running out of storage
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Corn farmers have made it through harvest with a good crop, but many in Central [...]
New products, markets add value for Texas timber
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Texas timber sector has experienced fluctuations of supply and demand and other market [...]
Tropical storm brings rain to South Texas cotton farmers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Tropical Storm Harold brought much-needed rain to South Texas right during cotton harvest. After [...]
Report shows agricultural land value up from last year
U.S. agricultural land values and cropland cash rents have reached new highs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [...]