GO Ag Act introduced to grow next generation of agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Lawmakers are working to prepare the next generation for careers in agriculture with the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act. The bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson [...]
U.S. dairy exports increased in 2017
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. dairy industry saw an increase in exports during 2017. Total exports reached $5.48 [...]
Farmers, ranchers urged to submit ELD hours of service comments
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for input on the Electronic Logging Device [...]
Hale County farmers take to Capitol Hill
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In late January, Hale County Farm Bureau (CFB) board members and their families took to [...]
AgriLife, Colorado State focus on beef trade with China
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Researchers from multiple universities and state agencies will team up in an effort to promote [...]
Perdue testifies before House Ag Committee on rural economy
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue testified on the state of the rural economy before [...]
USDA, FDA to strengthen coordination, collaboration
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced [...]
New farm bill discussions highlight Ag Forum
By Blair Fannin AgriLife Today Farm economy experts at the recent Ag Forum in Austin told attendees to expect much [...]
Corn, some sorghum planting underway
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter There may be snow on the ground in other parts of the nation, but planters [...]