West Texans address pressing issues at legislative summit
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, an annual event focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s future. “Agriculture is a major economic [...]
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 [...]
Black Vulture Relief Act clears U.S. House committee
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 advanced through the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee [...]
Farmers and ranchers still need a farm bill
While Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget package included $65.6 billion in investment in key farm programs, there’s still work to [...]
Preventing pinkeye in cattle with fly control
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The risk of pinkeye in cattle increases in the summer. Pinkeye is a common and [...]
Rosenberg Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to educators
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas teachers learned more about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their classrooms [...]