Thompson open to informal farm bill talks
By Shelby Shank Field Editor As the deadline nears for Congress to pass a new farm bill before the current extension expires, U.S. Representatives express their concerns over the lack of movement on the [...]
‘Our Food’ campaign initiates dialogue about ag
By Julie Tomascik Editor Food—it’s a shared connection between consumers and agriculture. That common ground was the idea behind a [...]
Japan to reduce tariffs on frozen American beef
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After eight months, Japanese officials will once again lower the tariff they levied on frozen [...]
Home irrigation repairs could help save money
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Repairing and maintaining irrigation systems could save home and business owners time and money, according [...]
USDA NIFA to support college ag programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced funding is available to support research, [...]
Skin cancer a concern among farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist As farmers and ranchers continue to check their livestock, crops and equipment, one dermatologist stresses [...]
Yearly exotic CWD susceptible species records due April 1
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds all owners of premises where exotic chronic wasting disease (CWD) susceptible species are [...]
Breeds partner to release ‘Premium Red Baldy’ program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and the American Hereford Association (AHA) recently announced [...]
National Ag Day to highlight farmers, ranchers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Agriculture is food, fiber and fuel. But it’s also a variety of careers—education, communications, science, [...]