Outstanding YF&R finalist: Colby and Ashley McClendon
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Colby and Ashley McClendon’s family has a rich history in farming and ranching, and today, they are building on that legacy by embracing innovation, sustainability and connecting their community [...]
Ice cream is cool again
Just weeks before the sale of Blue Bell is set to resume in the Lone Star State comes news that [...]
Toxic plants could kill cattle
Cattle men and women across the state are urged to check their pastures and grazing areas for toxic plants and [...]
Improving land, helping wildlife
For nearly 30 years, Littlefield rancher James Blackwell has worked to conserve the natural resources on his land and create [...]
More farmers logging on, checking in
More American farmers and ranchers are taking advantage of the opportunities the World Wide Web has to offer. A new [...]
Video series released on feral hog management
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has gone hog wild over wild hogs. To help landowners fight the state’s ever-increasing [...]
Beef exports down in first half of year
June export data, released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), reflected a challenging first half [...]
To wean or not to wean?
Like many decisions on the ranch, the decision to wean a calf early or not depends upon a host of [...]
Drought, lower cow numbers trim auction barn numbers
Declining cow numbers have led to consolidation in Texas livestock auction markets following devastating droughts the past decade, according to [...]