Nearing the dairy cliff without a new farm bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Although the expiration of the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill will not yet impact farm bill safety net programs like Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage [...]
USDA projects lower corn prices
U.S. corn production for 2016-17 is projected to reach 14.4 billion bushels, up 829 million from the previous year and [...]
Boaters: Take action against zebra mussels
Lake goers are urged to clean their boats after use, especially during the summer months, to prevent spreading zebra mussels. [...]
Commodity prices affecting equipment sales
By Jessica Domel News Editor With uncertainty in the air and low commodity prices on the horizon, farmers and ranchers [...]
Drought conditions still linger in far West Texas
It’s raining, but not enough in far West Texas where abnormally dry conditions remain, according to the Texas Water Development [...]
Preventative measures help sorghum farmers save money
Sugarcane aphids continue to wreak havoc on Texas farms. The tiny pest caused about $31 million in damage in the [...]
Sorghum draws interest from foreign investors
The 2015 sorghum crop, valued at $1.97 billion, was the largest in nearly 20 years, according to AgWeb. But its [...]
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 [...]