Assiter family carves out legacy in the heart of ‘Pumpkin Capital USA’
By Shelby Shank Field Editor By the time autumn settles across the High Plains, fields in Floydada are dotted with orange, white and multicolored pumpkins of every size. Tim Assiter, owner of Assiter Punkin’ [...]
Sheep, goats profitable for Texas rancher
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Whitlock In Texas, the Hill Country is ideal for raising sheep and goats. Families like David [...]
U.S. dairy asks for action on Canada USMCA quotas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor U.S. dairy groups are pushing the Biden administration to act quickly on alleged dairy quota [...]
USDA feedlot study underway across the nation
A nationwide survey is underway to get a snapshot of current feedlot cattle health management practices. The U.S. Department of [...]
White-Reinhardt mini-grants available to increase ag literacy
By Julie Tomascik Editor Increasing agricultural literacy and awareness in schools and communities is important to grow informed consumers, and [...]
Ag credit survey signals strong farm finance recovery
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Major portions of American agriculture showed significant improvement in farm income and agricultural credit conditions [...]
Dicamba buffers increase for 2021 growing season
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved or extended registration on three dicamba products [...]
Budget hearings continue in Texas Legislature
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Budget hearings for several agriculture-related state agencies, including the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and [...]
Farmers, ranchers need more tools to stop feral hogs
By Julie Tomascik Editor The feral hog population is expanding at an alarming rate in the Lone Star State, leaving [...]