Tight margins force Matagorda County farmer into survival mode
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For Richard Beyer, every decision on his Matagorda County farm now comes down to one question: Can he afford it? Shrinking margins, volatile markets and rising input costs have pushed [...]
CME Group develops Boxed Beef Index
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, beef cattle ranchers, lawmakers and even consumers are [...]
Celebrate American agriculture on National Ag Day
Agriculture is the foundation of America and the backbone of a healthy and prosperous nation. To celebrate America’s hardworking [...]
USDA publishes final rule on industrial hemp production
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) completed its review of the final rule establishing the U.S. [...]
TFB Lesson Plan Challenge open to Texas teachers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers can plant the seed of agricultural knowledge in classrooms and earn recognition for their [...]
Texas A&M researches cattle reproductive failures
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Any rancher knows live births and healthy calves are what drives profit. The loss of [...]
Feed-through fly control options available for cattle
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Flies do more than just bite cattle. They can take a bite out of ranchers’ [...]
Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes U.S. House
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA) was reintroduced in the 117th Congress by Reps. Zoe [...]
USDA reopens comments on animal biotech regulation
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A proposed rule by the Trump administration to move regulation of biotechnology animal products under [...]