Fertilizer prices on the rise for farmers, ranchers
Fertilizer costs remain a major concern as global trade disruptions and higher energy prices fuel fresh volatility for farmers and ranchers working within tight margins. In a new Market Intel report, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) [...]
Good prospects for second part of dove hunting season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The second half of the regular dove hunting season opens Dec. 17, and experts [...]
Thompson elected U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) was elected as the next chair of the U.S. House [...]
USDA finalizes cattle contract library rule
Final regulations for a new cattle contract library pilot project were published this week by the U.S. Department of [...]
Labor challenges increase farm economy pressures
Labor demands continue to tax the bottom lines of farmers and ranchers, with rising wage rates and record usage [...]
TPWD proposes potential changes to Texas hunting regulations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) gave the public a brief preview of potential [...]
Trade talks ongoing between U.S., Mexico over corn
U.S. government leaders are negotiating with Mexico regarding an upcoming ban on biotech crops. The issue stems from a [...]
Drought, other factors reduce pheasant numbers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Pheasant hunting will likely be more challenging for Texas hunters this year. The season opens [...]
TFB’s AgLead tours Texas Panhandle agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Members of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgLead XV class toured farms, ranches and agricultural businesses [...]