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 [...]
Farmers, ranchers focus on ag safety
By Julie Tomascik Editor Safety is a priority on Texas farms and ranches, and additional emphasis is being placed on [...]
Coalition asks lawmakers to safeguard crop insurance
With 2018 farm profitability expected to hit a low not experienced in more than a decade, the American Farm Bureau [...]
Wheeler confirmed as EPA administrator
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Andrew Wheeler was confirmed as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, Feb. [...]
USDA wins WTO dispute with China
A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that China has provided trade distorting domestic support to its grain [...]
U.S., China discuss trade agreements
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Negotiations continue between the United States and China as tariffs and bans on agricultural goods [...]
Steel, aluminum tariffs impact USMCA signing
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada may play a crucial role in [...]
Proposed legislation to end Cuba embargo
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Legislation has been reintroduced to lift the Cuba trade embargo. A bipartisan effort to reopen [...]
Pro-GMO chocolate brand seeks to demystify biotech
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist It’s hard to walk down an aisle in the grocery store and not find a [...]