Dry conditions tighten hay supplies across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Persistent dry conditions across much of the state and limited rainfall in the forecast have ranchers concerned about hay supplies, grazing conditions and forage production this year. Many ranchers like [...]
Beef exports top $1 billion for the fourth month, pork recovers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. beef exports have set new volume and value records while topping $1 billion for [...]
Young Farmer & Rancher Fall Tour set for Sept. 9-11
By Julie Tomascik Editor Young producers will get a look at agriculture in the Panhandle through the 2022 Texas Farm [...]
RMA expands insurance coverage for double cropping
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reducing the economic risk of raising two crops on the same land in [...]
Ranchers make management decisions during drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Unrelenting heat and prolonged drought conditions have withered crops and reduced green pastures to crispy, [...]
Report highlights Texas Farm Bureau 2021 accomplishments
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) published its 2021 Accomplishments Report detailing successes in membership, advocacy, leader development and other program areas. [...]
Congress wants to ban sale of U.S. farmland to foreign countries
By Julie Tomascik Editor Congressional lawmakers are looking to crack down on foreign purchases of agricultural land in the U.S. [...]
‘Deep in the Heart’ celebrates Texas wildlife, urges conservation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter From the mysterious blind catfish to endangered ocelots and the elusive mountain lion, the new [...]
Study shows sleep deprivation among farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers lose about 30 minutes of sleep during their busy seasons, according to [...]