Kainer is finalist in Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Madalynn Kainer’s connection to agriculture runs deep, woven through generations of farming and ranching in South Texas. Her childhood memories are filled with tractors, livestock and hard work—experiences that [...]
Statewide grain indemnity fund vote fails
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas grain farmers have voted not to establish a statewide grain indemnity fund. With a total [...]
More market hogs expected in 2017
More market-ready hogs are expected to emerge in 2017, which could lead to a negative outlook for farm prices, according [...]
Cotton still remains in Texas fields
Some Texas farmers are still harvesting their cotton, while gins throughout the Big Country and Concho Valley are operating around [...]
Veterinary Feed Directive regulations now in place
By Julie Tomascik Editor The new year brought new regulations for farmers and ranchers. Under the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), [...]
Keep deer populations healthy through winter
Deer season is over in most parts of the state, except for a few counties. But Texas AgriLife Extension Service [...]
AFBF launches new resource for middle school teachers
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a fun, new online platform for middle school educators highlighting makerspace [...]
Cattle fever tick marches northward
By Julie Tomascik Editor Ticks, cattle and wildlife are once again at center stage in South Texas as cattle fever [...]
Winter months give farmers, ranchers time to catch up
Fences need mending. Gates need welding. Equipment needs to be repaired or replaced. Tasks can pile up fast while farmers [...]