Feral hogs cost U.S. ag over $1.6 billion in annual losses
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Feral hogs continue to run rampant across 13 states, including Texas, causing more than $1.6 billion in annual losses. Data from the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program and the [...]
Drought, feed costs drive feedlot numbers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The number of cattle in American feedlots suggests the cattle industry is back to pre-2012 [...]
Rainfall relieves some drought, delays planting
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter With much of the state suffering under drought conditions, recent rains have been a welcome [...]
Farmers can nominate schools for STEM grants
It’s projected that in 2018 about 2.4 million jobs in science, technology, engineering and math will go unfilled. To help [...]
USDA renews Cotton Ginning Cost Share program
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue authorized renewal of the Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) [...]
Ag safety awareness week focuses on common hazards
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farm and ranch safety is a priority, and the 2018 Ag Safety Awareness Program Week [...]
Farm Bureau hosts first county leader week
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is holding its first-ever County Leader Week March 12-16. The new program is designed [...]
DOT answers questions on ELD mandate
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter America’s ranchers and livestock haulers have just days left before the waiver granting them extra [...]
Farm Bureau leaders attend home and garden show
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The average American is three to four generations removed from agriculture. Area farmers and ranchers [...]