Dockworker strike could heavily impact U.S. ag exports
U.S. dockworkers went on strike this week, leaving ports from Texas to Maine unable to ship containers of agricultural products. “Our nation relies on international trade for everything from electronics to machinery,” American Farm Bureau [...]
Annual report recaps Texas Beef Checkoff
The Texas Beef Council (TBC) recently released the 2015 annual report highlighting key state and national programs in the areas [...]
Low commodity prices affect towns
By Justin Green Staff Writer Lower commodity prices hurt not only the farmer, but the rural towns they call home. [...]
Slight increase in 2016 Texas corn acreage
Corn acreage in South and Northeast Texas will likely increase slightly in 2016 compared to last year’s 2.3 million acres. [...]
‘Mad Cow’ rules finalized
According to Agri-Pulse, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a rule finalizing three interim rules to reduce [...]
Farmers, ranchers take to Capitol Hill
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Farmers and ranchers traded in their boots and hats for suits and ties on a [...]
Beef cattle numbers growing
Rebounding off a drought that lasted from 2010 to 2012, along with 2014’s record-high sale prices, ranchers are looking to [...]
FAPRI baseline projects rough agricultural economy
The next 10 years could be difficult for farmers. That was the message of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research [...]
TAHC passes rules, opens comment period
Effective March 8, two new rules were adopted by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). Chapter 33: Repeal lab and [...]