USDA policy targets support for small farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposals intended to support small family farms across rural America. The new Small Family Farms Policy Agenda aims to cut red tape, improve [...]
Solar energy rapidly expands, poses risk to ag land
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Solar energy is rapidly growing across the U.S., marking a significant shift in how electricity [...]
New vaccine created to protect cattle from tick-borne disease
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a vaccine to protect cattle from anaplasmosis. [...]
Examine hunting leases, terms closely
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Landowners should consider taking the steps to establish a proper hunting lease before allowing hunters [...]
Farmers, ranchers testify on border crisis, property damage relief
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers and ranchers along the Texas-Mexico border are calling for more support and public awareness of [...]
Agriculture needs emergency assistance, new farm bill
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. agricultural sector is sounding the alarm as it faces a mounting economic crisis, and [...]
New drought-tolerant wheat trait approved
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new drought-tolerant wheat trait, HB4, was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
Farm State of Mind addresses stress in agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Stress and the demand from farming and ranching can have an impact on mental health [...]
Roots run three generations deep on turfgrass farm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Growing up, Caroline Krenek and Haley Alford were deeply rooted in their family’s sod [...]