Texas Pecan Month marks a challenging but hopeful harvest
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist October is Texas Pecan Month, a time to celebrate the state’s official health nut, tree and pie. But this year’s celebration comes amid a tough growing season for Texas pecan [...]
Meat production expected to decline in 2020
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows year-over-year declines [...]
Ag Innovation Challenge gives startup funds to entrepreneurs
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2021 Farm Bureau [...]
Panhandle couple still farms during COVID-19
By Julie Tomascik Editor In the Texas Panhandle, where the wind whips up the dust, Texas farm and ranch families [...]
Pandemic likely to increase farm bankruptcies
Farm bankruptcies were rising before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and more challenges are ahead. The trend is concerning, American Farm [...]
Rural Resilience training addresses farm, ranch stress
As people around the country look for big and small ways to help their neighbors through the uncertainty that has [...]
Practice food safety on Memorial Day, grilling season
It is important to remember food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer [...]
Free CARES Act training for farmers, ranchers
A free training course on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is available for Texas farmers and [...]
Cotton production figures for 2019 released
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recently released Annual Cotton Review held some surprises for [...]