Benavidez to serve as USDA chief economist
By Julie Tomascik Editor A Texan was appointed to serve as chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Justin Benavidez was named to the position this week, succeeding Dr. Seth Meyer, [...]
Drought intensifies, triggers CRP emergency grazing
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor It’s been a hot, dry summer across Texas. The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
Trump approves Texas emergency declaration ahead of storms
President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the state of Texas and ordered federal assistance to supplement [...]
Student receives grant to research armyworms
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Armyworms can devastate crops, hayfields and pastures, but a Texas A&M University graduate student is [...]
Young farmer uses drones to help other farmers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Drones are often seen as fun to fly and useful for checking crops, but one [...]
BQA earns compliance with animal welfare standards
The checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is now recognized as an industry-leading animal welfare program. The U.S. Department of [...]
Bison raisers suffer pandemic losses, request aid
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. bison industry has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and its toll [...]
Exports under China trade deal closely watched
An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Market Intel analysis shows China is buying more U.S. commodities for the upcoming marketing [...]
New Texas hunting, fishing licenses on sale now
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor With hunting season just around the corner, it’s time to purchase 2020-2021 annual Texas hunting [...]