Tyson to close Nebraska plant, slow production at Amarillo plant
Tyson Foods announced plans to close its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, as well as convert its beef facility in Amarillo into a “single, full-capacity shift.” The announcement comes after the meatpacker reportedly suffered [...]
Economic benefits of national beef checkoff highlighted in new study
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A recent economic study found that U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each [...]
Texas FFA, 4-H students can sign up for the SOFA Challenge
By Hunter Glasson Communications Intern High school students who are members of Texas FFA or Texas 4-H are eligible to [...]
TAHC requires pre-movement testing for exhibition dairy cattle
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) issued an executive director order declaring intrastate movement restrictions of lactating dairy cattle to [...]
TFB strongly supports state and national security in Austin testimony
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) highlighted its strong support for state and national security and national defense and the efforts [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings West Texas agriculture to educators
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers learned more about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their classrooms [...]
Texas lawmakers push for Mexico to deliver on water debt
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas Congressional lawmakers continue efforts to force Mexico to deliver on its water debt [...]
Farm, ag groups make appeal for farm bill
More than 500 organizations representing agriculture, nutrition, conservation, the environment, rural development and other sectors are urging Congressional lawmakers to [...]
Texas participating in USDA voluntary H5N1 pilot program
Texas is one of several states participating in a voluntary U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot program to test bulk [...]