FARM Act would provide support to farmers facing economic challenges
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new bill aimed at offsetting financial pressure for farmers while waiting on a farm bill was introduced last week. The Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act of 2024, [...]
Some are tagged to teach ag
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Agricultural education programs deliver hands-on instruction, leadership development and interactive learning opportunities for students across [...]
Cattle trailers need modifications
Finished cattle are bigger and that’s causing a product quality issue, along with an industry-wide loss of an estimated $35 [...]
Texas economy growing despite industry downturns
By Jessica Domel News Editor Despite lower commodity prices and a dip in the manufacturing and oil industries, the Texas [...]
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 [...]