Texas farmer highlights economic pressures in agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rising input costs, falling commodity prices and economic uncertainty threaten the livelihoods of family farmers and ranchers. That’s the message Alisha Schwertner, a Texas farmer, shared before the House Agriculture Committee [...]
Cotton Board seeks nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on The Cotton Board. A large class of [...]
Does La Niña allow us to see as far as 2019?
Agriculture is focused on La Niña impacts on U.S. summer weather for crops, and the energy industry is looking ahead [...]
Price for summer cookouts rises slightly
A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for the Fourth of July, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, [...]
Deadline approaches for annual forage insurance
The July 15 deadline for farmers to sign up for drought loss protection on annual forages for the fall growing [...]
Changes expand farm safety net
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the federal crop insurance program will provide additional flexibility to farmers. The [...]
Texas Beef Council hosts Caribbean chefs
To help educate chefs, the Texas Beef Council (TBC) recently hosted a group of seven Caribbean chefs for a culinary [...]
Sun, heat and wind drying out Texas soil
By Adam Russell Texas A&M AgriLife Soil moisture indexes around the state are beginning to drop as higher temperatures and [...]
Free Enterprise Speech finalists take on Capitol Hill
Speak up. Speak out. Free Enterprise Speech finalists took to Capitol Hill this week to meet with legislators. The finalists [...]