Budget bill expected to include farm bill extension, economic aid
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Congress appears to be making progress on a deal that would extend the 2018 Farm Bill and provide $10 billion in economic assistance to U.S. farmers suffering from a lack [...]
Texas corn farmers question ARC discrepancy
Farmers are questioning why Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) payments are not equal in counties with similar yield numbers and the [...]
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 [...]