Lower milk prices, higher calf prices shape Texas dairy outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Declining milk prices are tightening margins for dairy farmers, but a rise in beef prices is providing added revenue to help offset costs. “Today, dairies are depending more on calf [...]
Texas hay production is poor due to drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hay production is down significantly due to widespread drought and high fertilizer prices. Brad [...]
Tractor sales fall, combine sales rise in June
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), ag tractor monthly sales fell in June 2022 for [...]
USDA accepts over 3.1 million acres in Grassland CRP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million acres from agricultural producers and private [...]
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. [...]