New online rangeland ecology course available
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Understanding how to care for rangelands is vital for landowners and natural resource professionals, and a new course from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension aims to help. The free, online course, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]