YF&R Spring Conference empowers young ag leaders
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Understanding retail beef cuts, farm finances and the future of agriculture were among the topics discussed during the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Spring Conference. The [...]
Texas milk production grows
Milk production in the United States was up 2.0 percent in April over a year ago, totaling 18.3 billion pounds, [...]
Senate votes to approve U.S. ambassador to China
The Senate voted 82 to 13 on Monday evening to approve President Donald Trump’s choice of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad [...]
Texas onions rebound from rough season
The Texas onion season had an early, but rough start in March. It has since made up for that with [...]
Texas sugarcane growers fight for trade fairness
Dumped and subsidized sugar from Mexico is still injuring U.S. growers, and Mexico has yet to be held accountable for [...]
Sneezeweed a concern for livestock
There is a weed creeping across Texas fields that is of concern for ranchers and livestock. The small-headed sneezeweed is [...]
Fire ants march across Texas fields
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Fire ants are a growing nuisance across Texas in urban, agricultural and wildlife areas. The [...]
Mexico turns to Brazil for corn
One of the nation’s largest importers of American corn has just found another source for its grain. Late last week, [...]
Disaster Assistance Programs available for farmers, ranchers
Farmers, ranchers, families and small businesses affected by recent severe storms and flooding have assistance available through several U.S. Department [...]