Livestock Consolidation Research Act targets market transparency
By Shelby Shank Field Editor New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate aims to take a closer look at consolidation in the meat and poultry sectors and its effects on farmers, ranchers and consumers. U.S. [...]
Students get hands-on agricultural learning experience
By Julie Tomascik Editor Over 150 fourth-grade students in Deaf Smith County learned more about agriculture at a recent Ag [...]
New EQIP contracts to support climate-smart agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced first-round funding signup for Conservation Incentive [...]
TFB offers new scholarship for veterinary students
By Julie Tomascik Editor Animal agriculture is a large part of the Lone Star State, but a shortage of rural [...]
Extreme weather challenges in 2021 were costly
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In 2021, there were 20 separate extreme weather events in the U.S. causing more than [...]
EPA allows limited use of Enlist herbicides
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted new registrations and labels for Corteva Agriscience's Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides on [...]
Farm economy forecast shows high inputs, high market returns
Lingering issues from the last two years will remain in 2022, but American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Chief Economist Roger [...]
New report estimates fertilizer prices to increase by 80%
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Texas farmers are experiencing sticker shock as the price of fertilizer continues to climb. Already [...]
Voter registration deadline nears for 2022 elections
By Julie Tomascik Editor Make sure your voice is heard in the March primary elections by completing your voter registration [...]