Economic benefits of national beef checkoff highlighted in new study
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A recent economic study found that U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each dollar invested in the national beef checkoff program. The independent study, which was conducted by [...]
AgriLife: Find more water through landscaping
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Widespread drought conditions impact the Lone Star State, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental [...]
USDA designates 60 Texas counties for disaster aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 60 counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to losses [...]
Texas wheat crop to suffer from drought, despite recent rains
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wheat is expected to see reduced yields this season, despite recent rains, according to Texas [...]
Tractor, combine sales report shows mixed numbers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The latest U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Report showed mixed sales for farm equipment. [...]
Perdue testifies before Senate on infrastructure proposal
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue testified Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, [...]
Farmers talk food, agriculture at SXSW
By Julie Tomascik Editor Downtown Austin is a hub of food and culture. During South by Southwest (SXSW), it’s even [...]
New ELD waiver announced for ag haulers
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced yesterday an additional 90-day [...]
Settlement reached in nationwide corn class action lawsuit
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A $1.5 billion settlement was reached this week in a nationwide class-action lawsuit between farmers, [...]