Long Range Beef Plan lays roadmap for industry success
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new five-year plan was released in July to guide the beef sector through 2030, focusing on sustainability, innovation and long-term viability in a rapidly evolving marketplace. The Beef Industry [...]
New Texas hunting, fishing licenses on sale Aug. 15
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor If you plan to hunt or fish in Texas this year, it’s time to renew [...]
Cotton crop could be largest in decade
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Low prices for other commodities enticed American farmers to plant more cotton this year, and [...]
Mentor program for beginning farmers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signed a memorandum of understanding last week with officials from SCORE, the nation’s largest volunteer [...]
Committee questions withholding of glyphosate research
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform wants to know whether or not the [...]
Farmers to host farm bill discussion meeting
By Julie Tomascik Editor The 2018 Farm Bill is on the horizon, and Texas farmers and ranchers are gearing up [...]
Poll: Tax reform needed for farmers, America
A commanding majority of American voters support tax reform, a nationwide poll shows, while most voters also support tax changes [...]
NASS report gives insight on Texas, national crop progress
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas farmers planted more soybeans and cotton this year, and less corn, falling slightly short [...]
Annual sales tax holiday set for Aug. 11-13
Get ready to save, Texas! The annual Sales Tax Holiday will begin Friday, Aug. 11, and run through Sunday, Aug. [...]