Farm Bureau shares challenges of aging farm workforce with Congress
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall recently testified before The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging about the challenges facing agriculture. He told the committee that as more farmers reach retirement age, fewer [...]
Cotton planting wraps up in Lower Rio Grande Valley
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Spring weather is often unpredictable, and this year is no different. While cold fronts and [...]
Farmers’ share of food dollar at record low
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A new study reveals American farmers now earn less than 15 cents of each food [...]
TSCRA announces CEO change
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) announced the upcoming retirement of current Executive [...]
2018 hurricane outlook released
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The 2018 hurricane season forecast was released this month. Experts anticipate a busier than normal [...]
Weather patterns result in polarizing situations for East, West Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist It’s a tale of two halves in Texas, as farmers and ranchers in the western [...]
Farm bill passes House Ag Committee
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed HR 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act—better known as [...]
Webinar to offer mesquite management, control options
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Mesquite-spraying season is approaching and an upcoming webinar could help landowners with mesquite management. Dr. [...]
Cloud seeding planned for parts of Rolling Plains
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Several drought-stricken counties near Abilene may soon see cloud-seeding planes in the sky. Hopefully, those [...]