Trump calls for investigation into major meat packing companies
By Julie Tomascik Editor President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate major meatpacking companies for possible price fixing and market manipulation. The order directs [...]
Peanut farmers strikeout this MLB season
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor There’s nothing like the sharp crack of wood hitting the ball followed by the roar [...]
More changes to Livestock Risk Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it is increasing premium subsidies and will make other [...]
Ag pesticide waste collection set for Oct. 21, Lubbock
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are hosting an [...]
Beef industry task force releases long-range plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To ensure its goal of increasing demand for U.S. beef is met, the Beef Industry [...]
Sept. 30 deadline to update farm safety net crop yields
Farm owners have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm. The [...]
Cold spell hits Texas Panhandle earlier this year
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Record low temperatures rocked the Texas Panhandle and South Plains this week, bringing an early [...]
TPWD offers adult mentored hunting workshops
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Interested in learning how to hunt? The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) is offering [...]
TPWD predicts above-average early teal season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Starting Saturday, Sept. 12, Texas hunters will have the opportunity to hunt and harvest early [...]