Bills introduced to keep Texas ag land in production
By Shelby Shank Field Editor As Texas continues to grow and cities expand, valuable working lands are paved over, threatening the state’s agricultural land. Lawmakers filed companion legislation—HB 2018 by Rep. Trent Ashby and SB [...]
Farm bill, healthcare on Texas farmers’, ranchers’ minds
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Taking advantage of the August recess, U.S. representatives and senators have returned home to speak [...]
American cattle inventory on the rise
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Cattle herds across the nation continue to grow. A new report from the U.S. Department [...]
Farmers host farm bill discussion meeting
By Gene Hall Publisher A panel comprised of High Plains economic, academic and political leadership joined forces to underscore [...]
Veterinary students receive Texas Farm Bureau assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor Animal agriculture is a large part of the Lone Star State, but a shortage of rural [...]
Argentina opens market to U.S. pork
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter For the first time in 25 years, American pork producers will have the opportunity to [...]
U.S., Colombia expand rice agreement
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Restrictions and limitations that kept more American rice out of Colombia are lifted under a [...]
Fever tick discussions ongoing
By Julie Tomascik Editor Ticks without borders are a problem for South Texas ranchers who face a growing number of [...]
Crop, livestock budgets available
Crop and livestock budgets for 2017 are now available to farmers and ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service [...]