Assiter family carves out legacy in the heart of ‘Pumpkin Capital USA’
By Shelby Shank Field Editor By the time autumn settles across the High Plains, fields in Floydada are dotted with orange, white and multicolored pumpkins of every size. Tim Assiter, owner of Assiter Punkin’ [...]
Deadline approaches for final leasing workshop of 2018
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Not all leases are the same. They should be in writing. And it’s best if [...]
Cotton harvest faces weather challenges
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas cotton farmers can’t catch a break with the weather this year. An early-season drought [...]
Farm Bureau: Throw out water rule
A 2015 rule that expands the federal government’s control over private land nationwide should be vacated in its entirety, attorneys [...]
Hurricanes devastate Southeast agriculture
Several hurricanes have devastated agriculture in the Southeast this fall. Relief funds have been established to assist farmers, ranchers and [...]
New free trade agreements on the horizon
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Trump administration is seeking additional free trade opportunities to sell U.S. agricultural and consumer [...]
Celebrate the outdoors during National Wildlife Refuge Week
National Wildlife Refuge Week is Oct. 14-20, and refuges in Texas and across the country are hosting special events, festivals, [...]
Livestock groups petition DOT for hours of service flexibility
Organizations representing livestock, bee and fish haulers across the country submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation (DOT) requesting [...]
USDA grants $800,000 to help farmers, ranchers in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Four programs in Texas will receive additional funding to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers [...]