Collegiate Farm Bureau student’s passion for agriculture shapes his future
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agriculture has always been a part of Hayden Holwick’s life. He’s from Wheeler, a small town in the Texas Panhandle, where he grew up immersed in agriculture, competing in [...]
Meat exports beef up March numbers
American-raised beef and pork are regaining lost ground in the global market after a frustrating 2015. U.S. beef and pork [...]
USDA funds available for antimicrobial resistance research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced $6 million in research funds is available to address antimicrobial resistance. The [...]
USDA announces CRP results
More than 800,000 acres were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom [...]
Loans may come easier to Texas small businesses
Texas farmers and ranchers may find it easier to get a loan thanks to the help of a partnership of [...]
Recent rains flood Texas rice fields
Spring rains in Texas are often unpredictable, making it tough for farmers to plan. And the lingering El Niño weather [...]
Diversity of Texas economy provides job gains
While the Texas economy is not growing at the rate it did in 2013 and 2014, it continues to have [...]
Texas farmer first to plant new cottonseed variety
By Jessica Domel News Editor A new cotton variety expected to help farmers battle weed resistance and expand yield protection [...]
Applications open for TCFA Junior Fed Beef Career and Leadership Program
High school juniors and seniors with an interest in pursuing a career in the fed beef industry are encouraged to [...]