Livestock prices push farm income forecast higher
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its forecast for 2025 net farm income on higher livestock receipts and increased direct government payments offsetting increased production costs. USDA’s Economic [...]
USDA awards ag trade promotion funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Authority (ATP) to [...]
Farm Bureau fights to close digital divide
Broadband access is important for agriculture in this age of technology. Farmers need access to remain competitive, especially in a [...]
John Deere releases new gear-driven series
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist John Deere announced the 3D Series compact utility tractors this summer. The series features three [...]
Young Farmer & Rancher Fall Tour set for Sept. 6-8
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Young producers will get a look at West Texas agriculture through the 2019 Texas Farm [...]
Proposal announced to improve H-2A program
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal to improve the H-2A temporary agricultural labor [...]
July cattle on feed report in line with expectations
The Cattle on Feed report provides monthly estimates of the number of cattle being fed for slaughter. For the report, [...]
App released to help ranchers sell sheep, goats
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Sheep and goat producers now have an app to help decide when to sell their [...]
Texas teachers attend national ag conference
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Eleven teachers from across the Lone Star State attended the National Agriculture in the Classroom [...]