July cattle inventory report shows numbers still down
By Julie Tomascik Editor The latest cattle inventory report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows the nation’s cattle herd is still shrinking. All cattle and calves in the U.S. on July [...]
USDA to strengthen claims on meat, poultry labels
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new guidelines aimed at strengthening documentation that supports [...]
Net farm income forecast to continue falling in 2024
By Julie Tomascik Editor Net farm income is forecast to continue falling, painting a grim picture for American agriculture. The [...]
‘Don’t learn safety by accident’ is theme for farm safety week
By Juile Tomascik Editor National Farm Safety and Health Week kicks off with a reminder for farmers, ranchers and agricultural [...]
Cotton crop varies across the Lone Star State
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Where one farmer has some, another has next to none. That’s the case for [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names first ag mech grant winners
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the first recipients of the new Ag Mechanics Grant Program [...]
Krenek family harvests hurricane-damaged corn crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Hurricanes are a part of farming along the Texas coast. Just ask the Krenek [...]
Ag trade deficit forecast to reach record high in 2025
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to reach a record $42.5 billion for fiscal [...]
Lower quality, yields for Texas rice crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The quality and yields for this year’s rice crop are lower due to cool growing [...]