Texas rice growers face low prices, tough outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Rice harvest is underway in Texas, and growers are facing poor market conditions, high input costs and pest infestations. Most growers planted rice earlier than usual this year, aiming to [...]
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 [...]
USDA pandemic assistance for livestock losses
Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance [...]
USDA provides more flexibility on cover crops
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a change to prevented-planting [...]