Legislation would expand school lunch milk options
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To give schools more flexibility in what types of milk they are able to serve students, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) recently reintroduced the Whole Milk for [...]
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 [...]
CWD shouldn’t affect fall hunting
The Lone Star State’s most prominent wildlife species saw its first recorded case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) earlier this [...]
Hunter safety education course required for many
As deer and dove hunting seasons approach in the Lone Star State, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is [...]
Key performance indicators lead to cattle profits
Key performance indicators (KPI) have been used in business applications for many years, but not so much in cattle operations. [...]
Timber’s a crop that takes years to harvest
By Jessica Domel Field Editor An important crop for East Texas Prep the soil. Plant the seed. Care for it. [...]