USDA policy targets support for small farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposals intended to support small family farms across rural America. The new Small Family Farms Policy Agenda aims to cut red tape, improve [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]