Tyson to close beef plants in Illinois, Utah
By Julie Tomascik Editor Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef processing network as tight cattle supplies continue to challenge the packing industry. The company announced Aug. 13 it will close its beef processing facility in [...]
Senate Ag Committee passes whole milk legislation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bill that would expand students’ milk options at school has cleared a key hurdle. [...]
Failure to extend tax cuts could cost farmers billions
If Congress fails to extend current tax provisions, America’s farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay $9 billion more [...]
Texas pasture, rangeland conditions continue to vary
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas pastures and rangelands continue to show a mixed bag of conditions, according to the [...]
FMMO reforms took effect on June 1
After several years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engagements with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing [...]
USDA announces $1 billion in relief funds for livestock producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to provide $1 billion in disaster payments to livestock producers affected [...]
Southeast Texas farmer hauls in another crawfish season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Before the boil and before the steam and spice, there’s the work—mud, bait and [...]
USDA policy targets support for small farms, ranches
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposals intended to support small family farms across [...]
Active hurricane season forecast for 2025
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an above-normal 2025 hurricane season, [...]