Lower milk prices, higher calf prices shape Texas dairy outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Declining milk prices are tightening margins for dairy farmers, but a rise in beef prices is providing added revenue to help offset costs. “Today, dairies are depending more on calf [...]
USDA provides funding to study antimicrobial resistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded 12 organizations and universities, including one in Texas, more than $3.2 million [...]
USDA data shows consumer food spending habits changing
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows consumer food spending habits are changing. The data showed [...]
Study shows deep soil testing useful for farmers
A recently released Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service publication shows how deep soil testing can benefit farmers and ranchers. The [...]
Mule deer, aoudad study underway in West Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter As the number of aoudad in Far West Texas continues to grow, and the population [...]
TFB Health Plans offer affordable coverage for farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers and ranchers in Texas face weather challenges and volatile commodity markets every year. But they [...]
Lamar County Farm Bureau sponsors food preservation class
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Home food preservation is a growing trend, and Lamar County Farm Bureau helped individuals [...]
New USDA livestock auction dashboard available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new data visualization tool, the Livestock Auction Dashboard, providing users the ability [...]
Texas receives $3.3 billion to boost broadband access
By Julie Tomascik Editor A multibillion-dollar federal effort is underway to expand internet access to every home in the [...]