Farm Bureau shares challenges of aging farm workforce with Congress
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall recently testified before The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging about the challenges facing agriculture. He told the committee that as more farmers reach retirement age, fewer [...]
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 [...]
American farmers growing more soybeans
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A higher commodity price prompted more American farmers to plant soybeans this year. According to [...]
Texas farm production costs down
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Texas farmers are paying less for feed, rent, seed and other expenses, according to a [...]