Milk producers urge action on trade
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is urging Congress and the Trump administration to continue its work to eliminate trade barriers and expand access for U.S. dairy products across the [...]
Frazier to lead NCBA
DENVER–The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named Kendal Frazier its new chief executive officer. NCBA President Tracy Brunner made the [...]
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 [...]