U.S. ag trade deficit widens, headed to record levels
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest trade outlook provides projections for exports and imports, offering [...]
WASDE report shows mixed outlook
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor There’s good and bad news for American farmers and ranchers in this month’s World Agricultural [...]
Food Waste Challenge to help consumers
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) is asking consumers to become partners on being good stewards of land and resources by [...]
American Sugar Alliance sets sights on new farm bill
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern U.S. and Texas sugar farmers are hoping a strong farm policy and a new [...]
Soil health depends on temperature
Although not a new concept, Texas cotton farmers are showing more interest in no-till farming. Due to the increasing heat, [...]
New World screwworm makes appearance in Florida’s mainland
A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals was said to be eliminated during the late 20th Century. [...]
Rare hybrid ‘blob’ quail bagged near Big Spring
Dr. Dale Rollins, executive director of the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch, has been hunting quail for 50 years. He had [...]
AFBF economic team gives strategic view of ag sector
While farm income is down across the board, today’s farm economy is noticeably different than it was in the 1980s, [...]
Farm succession planning requires careful thought
Farm succession planning is complex and requires careful thought, according to David Marrison, associate professor, The Ohio State University Extension. [...]