Beef production to fall, demand keeps prices strong
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter With the U.S. beef cattle herd at a 75-year-low due to years of drought and the closure of the U.S.-Mexico border due to New World screwworm concerns, U.S. beef [...]
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 [...]
Young farmers, ranchers grow through AFBF conference
By Julie Tomascik Editor A group of young farmers and ranchers returned from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Conference [...]
AFBF urges Biden to increase domestic energy production
The price Americans pay at the pump for fuel continues to climb, and energy production supply disruptions are expected to [...]
Global food prices climb to record high in February
Global food prices reached a record high in February. Increases in vegetable oil and dairy, as well as higher costs [...]
Smith County Farm Bureau hosts Food Connection event
By Julie Tomascik Editor Smith County Farm Bureau leaders once again volunteered their time at King’s Storehouse Food Bank in [...]
Texas Beef Council annual report highlights successes
Texas Beef Council (TBC) published its 2021 annual report detailing key state and national beef checkoff program results, revenues and [...]
Texas Brigades offers learning opportunities for youth
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas youth interested in wildlife and natural resources can participate in the Texas Brigades summer camps. [...]