Report shows agricultural land values hit record high
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. agricultural land values and cropland cash rents have reached record highs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Land Values 2025 Summary report. The report, released Aug. 1, [...]
First 2023 House Ag Committee hearing focuses on ag challenges
The U.S. House Ag Committee held its first hearing of the new congressional year on Feb. 28. During the [...]
USDA announces CRP signup open through April 7
Farmers, ranchers and private landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup through April 7, 2023. CRP [...]
Farm bill listening session set for March 15, Waco
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. House Agriculture Committee will host a farm bill listening session at 2 p.m. Wednesday, [...]
USDA to launch new Rice Production Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed plans to provide up to $250 million in assistance to rice farmers and [...]
Comprehensive black bear study underway in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University is working with landowners [...]
Feral hogs root up crops on Texas farms
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Garrett Spigner has been farming for a majority of his life. He grows a variety [...]
New state park to open near Strawn
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texans will soon have additional opportunities to hike, bike, fish and enjoy the great outdoors [...]
Equipment safety should be top of mind for farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Safety should be top of mind for farmers and ranchers who are making repairs on [...]