Rollins confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter There is now a Texan at the helm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins of Texas as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in [...]
Landowner liability highlighted in lease document
If you let someone on your property, are you betting the farm? What's your landowner liability? Those are questions Judon Fambrough, [...]
Bayer raises bid for Monsanto
After Bayer AG’s initial bid for Monsanto Co. was rebuffed, the company has increased their offer to $125 a share [...]
Feeling the Texas heat?
By Adam Russell Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Texas cattle and livestock are starting to feel the heat as summer temperatures [...]
New caucus formed to focus on rural broadband
A group of senators launched a new caucus to focus on strengthening broadband infrastructure and deployment across the country, according [...]
TFB submits comments on organic welfare rule
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) issued comments in opposition of the proposed revisions to the National Organic Program, because both organic [...]
Risk, compensation important in ag leasing options
By Kay Ledbetter AgriLife Extension Leasing is a common option for individuals who want to participate in agricultural operations but [...]
A blue summer for Texas blueberry growers?
Location, location, location. It was the difference between a bountiful blueberry crop and one that fell short of expectations for [...]
Storage bins play major role on grain farms
In a good or bad year, flexibility at harvest is a must for Texas grain farmers. And on-farm storage bins [...]