Tyson to close Nebraska plant, slow production at Amarillo plant
Tyson Foods announced plans to close its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, as well as convert its beef facility in Amarillo into a “single, full-capacity shift.” The announcement comes after the meatpacker reportedly suffered [...]
Deer, deer hunting has multi-billion impact on economy, jobs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A new report from the Southeast Deer Partnership details the multi-billion-dollar impact deer and deer [...]
Mexico offers amendments to GM corn ban
Government officials from Mexico offered the Biden administration a possible compromise on the impending decree to ban genetically modified (GM) [...]
Higher calf prices projected for Texas ranchers in 2023
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cattle ranchers should see higher calf prices in 2023, according to multiple agricultural economists and market [...]
Potential fishing regulation changes in store for 2023-24
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Anglers may see a few changes to state freshwater fishing regulations in 2023-2024. The [...]
TFB awards spring 2023 student teaching scholarships
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Four college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the 2023 Spring Mia Balko Student [...]
Drip irrigation successful on pima cotton in El Paso Valley
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Drip irrigation was used to grow pima cotton successfully and efficiently for the first time [...]
Beef commercials to run on Hallmark Channel
By Julie Tomascik Editor As viewers tune in to Hallmark Channel’s Christmas movies this year, they’ll see ads promoting [...]
Dairy Margin Coverage deadline for 2023 extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline for dairy farmers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin [...]