Strait disruptions to impact prices for months even after reopening
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Global tensions continue to weigh on farm input prices, including the cost of fertilizer and diesel. While there are other factors at play, the Iranian conflict that has led to [...]
USDA to notify landowners of expanded base acre eligibility
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year, farmers across the nation have the opportunity to add farm bill safety net [...]
Growing deer populations impact Texas crops
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Deer populations continue to grow across Texas, and some are helping themselves to farmers’ [...]
USDA expands livestock insurance options
Livestock and dairy farmers will see updates to several insurance programs available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) beginning [...]
Farm From School gives 6-12 students inside look at forestry
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas students in grades 6-12 learned about forestry and lumber production during the final spring [...]
Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student Teaching scholarship recipients named
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Three college students majoring in agricultural education were awarded the Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student [...]
USDA provides update on fertilizer production projects
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The world’s largest ammonia plant, which is expected to help strengthen the U.S.’ fertilizer supply [...]
Texas Farm Bureau opposes proposed mountain lion reporting rule
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is pushing back against a proposed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
Farmers, ranchers meet with Rollins, lawmakers in D.C.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Nearly 300 Texas farmers and ranchers traveled to Washington, D.C., in mid-May to advocate [...]