Strong demand, high cattle prices to continue for ranchers
Ranchers can expect strong demand and historically high prices to continue this year, according to CattleFax analysts. With a tighter cattle supply following years of herd contraction, analysts forecast record-breaking prices across all segments [...]
AFBF launches book publishing effort for children
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched Feeding Minds Press, a new publishing company focused on books for [...]
Ice damage to irrigation equipment could cost thousands, not covered
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A rising number of irrigation sprinkler repair calls have been made during these winter months [...]
Zebra mussel infestations upgraded for two Texas lakes
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) upgraded the classifications of two Central Texas lakes [...]
HLSR: Celebrating Texas agriculture, Houston post-Hurricane Harvey
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Just months ago, Hurricane Harvey ravaged Texas’ largest metropolis, but even Mother Nature can’t keep [...]
Net farm income projected to drop to 12-year low
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist After a slight rebound in 2017, farm income is projected to drop to its lowest [...]
AFBF calls for support of Securing America’s Future Act
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is calling on all members of Congress to support House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob [...]
Farmers continue food conversations at Mother Earth fair
By Julie Tomascik Editor When it comes to food, there’s plenty of fights. From farming practices to the crops grown, [...]
National FFA week approaches
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter More than half-a-million FFA students and alumni nationwide will celebrate FFA and the impact it, [...]