USDA announces plan to rebuild U.S. beef herd, lower retail prices
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new plan last week aimed at rebuilding the nation’s beef herd and strengthening the cattle industry, while also lowering retail beef prices [...]
Farm bill language to address Prop 12, similar regulations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The next farm bill could include a provision designed to protect U.S. ranchers from a [...]
Texas hunters can expect a strong white-tailed deer season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas hunters have reason to be optimistic as they gear up for the 2025 white-tailed [...]
July cattle inventory report shows numbers still down
By Julie Tomascik Editor The latest cattle inventory report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows the [...]
Zachary Mengers continues his family’s farming legacy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Fifth-generation farmer Zachary Mengers is continuing his family’s legacy in Tynan. His family began [...]
USDA to survey farmers, ranchers on conservation practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), [...]
Bill aims to expand mental health resources for farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new bill introduced in Congress aims to expand and improve behavioral health services in [...]
Black Vulture Relief Act clears U.S. House committee
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 advanced through the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee [...]
Farmers and ranchers still need a farm bill
While Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget package included $65.6 billion in investment in key farm programs, there’s still work to [...]