West Texans address pressing issues at legislative summit
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, an annual event focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s future. “Agriculture is a major economic [...]
Experience, preparation ensure dairies prepared for winter weather
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The winter weather may have caught a few Texans off-guard this week, but for farmers, [...]
Congress presses to keep sheep, goat import rule
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal to withdraw existing bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) import [...]
Stocker cattle sector is dynamic, wildly varied
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Stocker and backgrounding operations play a big role in delivering quality U.S. beef at affordable [...]
Ag makes gains in greenhouse gas emission reductions
New analysis of EPA data highlights agricultural greenhouse gas emissions reductions and the importance of developing new research and technologies [...]
Axis deer management project underway in Hill Country
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Axis deer are an exotic game species first introduced in the Texas Hill Country in [...]
March 15 last day to enroll in ARC, PLC for 2021
Farmers and ranchers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs [...]
Bill would more than double CCC’s borrowing limit
New legislation would give a much-needed boost to the Commodity Credit Corporation’s (CCC) annual borrowing limit, providing the U.S. Department [...]
Beef on the menu at NASCAR opening weekend
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor This Saturday, racing fans across the nation will tune in to watch the historic 40th [...]