Farmers, ranchers assess damages after Hurricane Beryl
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast this week, leaving many farmers and ranchers to assess damages to crops, equipment and facilities. “Living and growing up on the coast, [...]
Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak officially over
The outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis that affected horses and cattle across Texas, Nebraska and Colorado is considered over, according to [...]
Report shows no threat from pesticide residue on foods
Pesticide chemical levels found on scores of foods tested during 2013 are at levels that do not pose a threat [...]
Texas Panhandle dairies continue to grow
Texas is responsible for nearly 5 percent of U.S. milk production, an increase of 1.5 percent from 1999. That increase [...]
U.S. hog numbers show increase
The U.S. hog and pig inventory is up 2 percent from last year, totaling 66.1 million head as of Dec. [...]
Cotton prices to stay flat in 2015
Due to a large world supply and low consumption rates, cotton prices are projected to remain flat heading into 2015, [...]
USFRA launches ‘how to farm’ video series
In an effort to engage consumers in farm and ranch activities, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance launched a series [...]
Russia restricts wheat exports
The Russian government recently announced a resolution to restrict wheat exports starting Feb. 1, 2015. According to Agri-Pulse, the export [...]
New survey shows consumer preferences
A new survey conducted by Oklahoma State University measured consumers’ preferences on meat consumption and labeling requirements. The November Food [...]