Revised forecast maintains drop in 2024 farm income
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers. The latest numbers indicate [...]
Dow, DuPont merger finalized
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter By the end of business on Thursday, Aug. 31, Dow Chemical Company and DuPont will [...]
Harvey tosses near-record cotton crop across landscape
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It was supposed to be the largest cotton crop in 11 years. Now, it sits [...]
Additional farmer protection turns law Sept. 1
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor A new law that goes into effect Sept. 1 could provide Texas farmers with additional [...]
Hurricane Harvey threatens commodity exports
The total agricultural impact that Hurricane Harvey will have on shipments of the top U.S. crops through ports in Houston [...]
TAHC Animal Response Team assists impacted ranchers
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Officials estimate there are more than 1.2 million head of beef cattle—about 27 [...]
Be in the Know: Hunter Safety Course requirements
By Shala Watson Communications Specialist Most hunters know a hunting license is usually required in order to legally hunt in [...]
More Texas farmers using computers, Internet
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter On-farm technology use is on the rise across the Lone Star State. About 70 percent [...]
Harvey slams Texas coast, cotton crop
By Julie Tomascik Editor Hurricane Harvey, now downgraded to a tropical storm, has left a devastating mark on Texas agriculture. [...]