Texas watermelon growers see sweet harvests, low prices
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas watermelon growers are seeing good harvests and high-quality fruit, but low prices and unpredictable weather have made this summer anything but sweet. “Prices are probably the lowest I’ve seen [...]
WHIP, WHIP+ vital for farmers facing natural disaster losses
Farmers and ranchers who suffer losses from natural disasters need financial certainty. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Congressional Relations Director [...]
Pandemic assistance for timber harvesters, haulers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber [...]
Practical tips on legal issues available through AgriLife course
Many state and federal laws regarding land ownership can be complicated, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course helps [...]
BQA helps increase beef quality, consumer confidence
The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program helps ranchers improve beef quality and increase consumer confidence and has for more than [...]
Cattle markets show some signs of improvement
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor After facing wild swings during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, cattle prices are showing [...]
EPA evaluating water rule, definition again
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Last month, federal officials announced plans to revise the definition of the “Waters of the [...]
Right-to-repair executive order urges competition among agribusinesses
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers and ranchers should have the right to repair their own equipment without having to [...]
Industrial hemp production struggles in Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Despite initial predictions, industrial hemp has yet to become a profitable option for the majority [...]