Lower milk prices, higher calf prices shape Texas dairy outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Declining milk prices are tightening margins for dairy farmers, but a rise in beef prices is providing added revenue to help offset costs. “Today, dairies are depending more on calf [...]
Several ag trade issues surfacing for the year
With two newly confirmed agricultural trade officials, Doug McKalip and Alexis Taylor, the U.S. has a significant trade agenda [...]
Enroll in ARC, PLC programs for 2023 crop year by March 15
Farmers can change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, [...]
Wildlife vaccine bait airdrop on Texas border to combat rabies
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Department of State Health Services launched its 29th Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) [...]
Lingering factors expected to influence 2023 economy
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The new year brings many questions for farmers and ranchers. Factors that had an impact [...]
USMEF reports record pork exports, strong beef exports
By Shelby Shank Field Editor November set records for U.S. pork exports, according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat [...]
AFBF, John Deere sign right to repair MOU
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) [...]
USDA proposes revisions to red meat grading procedures
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking comments on its procedures related to the use [...]
TFB recognized for member programs, achievements
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) was recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for member [...]