Committee hears factors impacting seed, fertilizer prices
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is examining the factors that have led to higher fertilizer and seed costs for farmers and ranchers. “They take the risk, put in the [...]
Contest encourages youth to ‘Speak Out For Agriculture’
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist High school students passionate about agriculture and eager to develop solutions to the challenges facing [...]
Strong markets, new opportunities for Texas timber
The Texas timber industry continues to make a strong economic impact, with employment and output levels remaining steady compared [...]
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 [...]