CWD detected in Edwards County deer breeding facility
Two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) were detected in an Edwards County deer breeding facility, marking the first detections in the county. A pair of two-year-old does tested positive using antemortem testing conducted to [...]
Farm Bureau invests in prepared meals firm
Freshly prepared and delivered meals are trending, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is investing in My Fit Foods™ [...]
Celebrate Cotton game highlights regional industry
The Texas High Plains cotton industry scored a big win Saturday at the fifth annual Celebrate Cotton football game in [...]
Conaway looks to 2018 Farm Bill
By Jessica Domel News Editor U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway of Midland already has his eyes set on [...]
Sales rebound for small tractors
Retail sales of tractors under 40 HP and 40-100 HP went up in August, according to the Association of Equipment [...]
Wet weather in Texas shifts U.S. cotton forecast
Texas is the number one cotton producer in the U.S. with about 5.5 million bales of cotton a year, and [...]
Road dangers with farm equipment
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor At the farm. In the tractor. Or on the road. Injuries or fatalities can be [...]
Ag groups launch new Veterinary Feed Directive website
The new Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017 and will impact the availability of [...]
Beef Checkoff to invest millions into beef programs
At its Sept. 13-14 meeting in Denver, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Operating Committee approved its FY17 Plan of Work, [...]