Zachary Mengers continues his family’s farming legacy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Fifth-generation farmer Zachary Mengers is continuing his family’s legacy in Tynan. His family began farming in Bee County in 1911 when they immigrated from Germany. Since then, the farm [...]
Engage students with ‘Food and Farm Facts’
The new Food and Farm Facts book, map and pocket guide, produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, [...]
Drought, flooding aid available for Texas counties
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 24 Texas as primary natural disaster areas. Farmers and ranchers may be eligible [...]
U.S., Japan reach trade agreement
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Nearly 90 percent of U.S. food and agricultural products sold into Japan will soon face [...]
Large produce farm safety assessments underway
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter In compliance with federal law and to ensure the safety of U.S. consumers, the Texas [...]
State, fed authorities work on hemp regulations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The 2018 Farm Bill and action taken by the Texas Legislature paved the way for [...]
China cancels U.S. farm trips, U.S. drops some tariffs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The rollercoaster relationship between the United States and China appeared to improve in mid-September amid [...]
U.S., Mexican tomato growers reach deal
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Commerce Department has suspended its anti-dumping investigation into allegations Mexican tomato growers and [...]
Man killed trying to move horse during Texas flooding
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Beaumont and Fannett communities are in mourning following the loss of a 19-year-old who [...]