Farmers caught in perfect storm of economic challenges
Farmers, particularly those growing grain crops, are struggling economically due to a number of key challenges. Sam Kieffer, vice president of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), said this is a rare intersection [...]
USDA, Texas A&M partner to get veterans ag loans
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas A&M’s AgriLife [...]
Corn farmers have options in Syngenta settlement
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Inaction could cost corn farmers their part of a $1.51 billion settlement. Notices are being [...]
Sheep, goat demand on the rise
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The market for sheep and goat meat, wool and mohair continues to grow, according to [...]
New Ag Across America game, app debut
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched an update to the My American Farm game, Ag Across America. [...]
Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 6-8
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The 64th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is set for Aug. 6-8 at Texas [...]
Less water, better timing could help cotton irrigation
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A recent Texas Tech University study may change the way cotton irrigation occurs during dry [...]
Sign up for Dairy Margin Protection Program
Dairy farmers have through the end of the month to sign up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Dairy [...]
USDA to allow CRP emergency grazing
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) emergency grazing in [...]