December report shows cattle on feed down 2% from year ago
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The December Cattle on Feed report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed historically lower placements. As of Dec. 1, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter [...]
Farmers, ranchers share tax concerns with Brady
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Farmers and ranchers from across Texas’ 8th Congressional District recently shared concerns on the Biden [...]
TFB members save on Beef Cattle Short Course registration
By Julie Tomascik Editor Registration is underway for the 67th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station, [...]
Doc Graham Center opens at West Texas A&M University
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The Charles W. “Doc” Graham ’53 DVM, The Texas A&M University System Center officially opened [...]
ELAP disaster assistance includes fish raised for food
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas aquaculture producers are now eligible for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised [...]
Supply chain can stretch, break due to crumbling infrastructure
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor An I-40 bridge connecting Arkansas and Tennessee remains closed indefinitely after transportation officials found a [...]
Bayer releases plan in response to federal judge’s Roundup ruling
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor After a federal judge denied a proposed class settlement by Bayer regarding Roundup-related litigation, the [...]
Continued rainfall causes problems for Southeast Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Much of Texas is normally semi-arid and relies heavily on groundwater, so rain is generally [...]
Eliminating stepped-up basis could end family farms
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Tax proposals announced by the Biden administration would repeal the stepped-up basis, increase the capital [...]