Farmers ask for help to survive economic challenges
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are [...]
Summer Ag Institute signup open to Texas teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers will learn more about agriculture and how to incorporate agricultural concepts in the classroom [...]
USDA announces $250 million in fertilizer grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will support additional fertilizer production for American farmers to address rising costs, [...]
Omnibus includes cattle contract library pilot program
By Julie Tomascik Editor Congress last week passed the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations package, which included funding for several [...]
Input costs outpace farmer optimism across Texas
In early 2022, commodity prices are looking up, but farmer optimism hasn’t quite followed. Uncertainty instead reigns across Texas agriculture [...]
March WASDE report predicts higher U.S. exports
The March World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began to factor in [...]
Congress passes bill that would overhaul USPS
Congress passed legislation this week that would reform the funding and operation of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The Postal [...]
2022 growing season underway for Texas farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Shoots of green are emerging from the soil in the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. [...]
Supply chain complications difficult to untangle
The supply chain and shipping are major areas of concern right now for both consumers and farmers and ranchers. The [...]