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 [...]
ReConnect investments distribute funds for rural broadband
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $502 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural [...]
CBB to invest money in beef promotion, research
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) announced it plans to invest about $38.5 million into programs for beef promotion, research, consumer [...]
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act heard by Senate committee
By Julie TomascikEditorA proposed bill aims to protect farm and ranch families from overregulation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The [...]
Texas Tech, USDA open cotton classing complex
Lubbock is now home to a new cotton classing facility on a university campus.Texas Tech University and the U.S. Department [...]
Farm Safety and Health Week focuses on protecting ag’s future
By Julie Tomascik Editor Additional emphasis is being placed on farm safety this week, Sept. 18-24, during National Farm Safety [...]
Johnson County Farm Bureau scores big with Harvest Festival
There’s nothing more American than baseball and apple pie.Johnson County Farm Bureau added all of agriculture to that list with [...]
Fair teal hunting season forecast statewide
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is forecasting a “fair” teal hunting season this [...]
Rosenbusch inspires, teaches students about agriculture
By Julie TomascikEditorFor 28 years, Melissa Rosenbusch has taught high school agricultural science courses and served as an FFA advisor.It’s [...]