Cattle, beef prices continue upward trend
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Live cattle and retail beef prices continue to trend up as tight supplies and strong demand drive the market. Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, told the Texas Farm Bureau Radio [...]
Texas farm family takes pride in growing mushrooms
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Love ‘em or hate ‘em, mushrooms are a common ingredient in a variety of dishes. [...]
USDA to help cover farmers’ cost of organic certification
Organic farmers and handlers can apply for federal funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) [...]
Texas professor’s research included in national report
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Texas A&M University soil and crop sciences professor was featured in a report highlighting [...]
Trade tensions, prices weigh on farm decisions
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter If the forecasts hold true, there will be 4 million fewer acres of principle crops [...]
USDA offers online loan information access
A new feature on the farmers.gov website allows farmers and ranchers to access their loan information online. The U.S. Department [...]
Biotechnology resources available for educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the International Food Information Council Foundation have launched an updated version of [...]
Weeds a growing issue for Texas farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas has experienced a bumper crop of weeds this spring. Hay growers have reported excess [...]
Rural economy impacts farmer mental health
A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm [...]