Valley farmers hopeful amidst U.S., Mexico water agreements
In December, Mexico agreed to deliver 202,000 acre-feet by the end of March. Since then, the two governments have been in negotiation and will finalize the plan by Jan. 31. Deliveries began the week [...]
Contest encourages youth to ‘Speak Out For Agriculture’
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist High school students passionate about agriculture and eager to develop solutions to the challenges facing [...]
Strong markets, new opportunities for Texas timber
The Texas timber industry continues to make a strong economic impact, with employment and output levels remaining steady compared [...]
Farm bill language to address Prop 12, similar regulations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The next farm bill could include a provision designed to protect U.S. ranchers from a [...]
Texas hunters can expect a strong white-tailed deer season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas hunters have reason to be optimistic as they gear up for the 2025 white-tailed [...]
July cattle inventory report shows numbers still down
By Julie Tomascik Editor The latest cattle inventory report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows the [...]
Zachary Mengers continues his family’s farming legacy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Fifth-generation farmer Zachary Mengers is continuing his family’s legacy in Tynan. His family began [...]
USDA to survey farmers, ranchers on conservation practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), [...]
Bill aims to expand mental health resources for farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new bill introduced in Congress aims to expand and improve behavioral health services in [...]