Cash rents for cropland in Texas show slight increase
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cash rents in Texas for irrigated and non-irrigated cropland showed slight increases, while pastureland rental rates dropped, according to the new rental rates report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
China behind on phase one commitments, but closing the gap
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released new data for the first four months of 2021 regarding trade with China. That [...]
Argentina temporarily bans beef exports
Argentina recently implemented a 30-day ban on beef exports. The ban is not uncommon for Argentina, which often uses agriculture [...]
Eminent domain reform passes Texas Legislature
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Private property rights advocates are celebrating a key victory after HB 2730 passed the Texas [...]
Feral hog bait could be studied by two Texas agencies
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A rider in the FY 2022- 23 state budget will allow Texas A&M AgriLife Extension [...]
The root of the matter: Drought tolerance in plants
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The roots of plants may hold the key to improving drought tolerance, according to researchers [...]
U.S. sorghum set for record-breaking crop
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor U.S. sorghum appears set to bring in the most valuable sorghum crop in history this [...]
Severe weather damages crops, helps drought-impacted areas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor What a ride Texas weather has taken us on so far in 2021, and it’s [...]
North American trade representatives discuss USMCA
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Representatives from the U.S., Mexico and Canada met online this week to discuss the state [...]