West Texans address pressing issues at legislative summit
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, an annual event focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s future. “Agriculture is a major economic [...]
Stocks tumble following USDA projections
Surprising projections and estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week are weighing on commodity markets this week. [...]
Farm groups support NAFTA modernization
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Mexico’s Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) yesterday sent [...]
TAHC confirms first anthrax case in Texas this year
The first anthrax case in Texas this year has been confirmed by Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials. Five cattle [...]
Meat production on the rise
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter An increase in commercial beef and broiler production over the last month has prompted the [...]
USDA forecasts record low rice supply
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter If the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predictions are correct, the U.S. rice supply could [...]
Texas Grazing Conference approaching
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer There are more than 100 million acres of privately-owned range and pastureland in the Lone [...]
Wheat supply may set world record
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The American supply of wheat is expected to be down this month, but if realized, [...]
NAFTA talks to begin Wednesday
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The 23-year-old agreement that details the free trade of goods between the United States, Mexico [...]