U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump on tariffs
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 20 struck down a broad swath of tariffs implemented by the Trump administration. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled the president does not have [...]
Texas peanut farmers feel effects from prolonged drought
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistDrought continues to show its impact on Texas crops, and peanuts are no exception.The intense, dry summer [...]
Dove populations slightly behind average, hunter chances good
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite the drought’s grip on most of the state, hunters should have plenty of opportunities [...]
Texas ranchers remain hopeful for rains during drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite some rainfall across the state this week, drought remains an issue for farmers and [...]
USDA mailing pre-filled applications for 2020, 2021 disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced another installment (phase) in assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by [...]
TFB launches farm labor resources, information webpage
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistTexas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched a webpage to help make farmers and ranchers aware of programs designed [...]
New survey shows drought’s extent across Western U.S.
Persistent drought continues to hammer farmers and ranchers in Western, Central and Southern Plains states, with far-reaching implications for not [...]
New beef processing plant planned for Amarillo
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistThe country’s only beef producer-owned processing plant is set to break ground in Amarillo next year.Producer Owned [...]
AgriLife, Chevron plan to turn peanuts into diesel
A collaboration between Chevron and Texas A&M AgriLife will develop the “Diesel Nut,” a line of peanuts to be used [...]