New reports reveal economic strain on agriculture
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that inflation is slowing, but farmers and ranchers are still facing many other economic challenges affecting their bottom line. That economic squeeze has [...]
Field trials begin on feral hog toxic bait
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are moving forward with field trails in Texas and Alabama to help determine the [...]
Death tax, instant equipment expensing in final tax reform plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The final details of Congressional Republicans’ tax reform plan were released to the public Friday [...]
Ground-penetrating radar can detect fine roots in crops
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) can be effectively used in detecting the fine roots of plants, according to a recent study led [...]
USDA highlights infrastructure investments in rural communities
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue yesterday highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will [...]
TFB members serve on beef checkoff boards
Three Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members will represent the state’s largest farm and ranch organization and Texas cattlemen and women [...]
Congressional Republicans reach deal on tax reform
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After hours of negotiations, House and Senate Republicans Wednesday announced they have come to an [...]
House Ag Committee launches farm bill landing page
By Julie Tomascik Editor The 2018 Farm Bill is on the horizon, and it has many in agriculture eyeing funding, [...]
Farmers’ confidence falls post-harvest
The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped seven points in November, signaling a slump in U.S. farmers’ confidence compared to [...]