Texas wheat farmers face hard choices as drought deepens
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought has once again put Texas wheat farmers in a tough position, and this year’s conditions are shaping up to be even more challenging than last year. In 2024, farmers [...]
Land values tumble as commodity prices drop
By Justin Green Staff Writer Commodity prices continue to drop, driving down the price of agricultural land in some parts [...]
Low fuel prices could bring farmers more savings
Fuel prices have fallen by 50 percent between January 2014 and January 2016. And the on-farm impact could add up, [...]
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 [...]