Hale, Floyd County farmers, ranchers visit lawmakers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers from Hale and Floyd counties recently met with Congressional lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to discuss the farm bill and its impact on Texas agriculture. The meetings gave [...]
USTR appeals WTO’s COOL law
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has officially decided to appeal this fall’s World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling which found the [...]
USDA reveals CCC lending rates for December
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced the lending rates for December 2014 with the borrowing [...]
Farm bill decision aid training set for Dec. 4, Amarillo
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Farm Bill Decision Aid Training for agribusinesses Dec. 4 in Amarillo. [...]
Increased wheat yields with fungicide, seed treatment, varieties
Early last summer, wheat yields for Northeast Texas farmers were the best of all-time—the result of timely rains, fewer losses [...]
U.S. has global genetic influence
With the world’s best genetic record basis and as a leader in efficiency, the U.S. has foreign cattle producers looking [...]
Military ag workshop set for Jan. 24, Georgetown
An agricultural workshop for active duty and veteran military service members offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas AgrAbility [...]
FDA issues calorie labeling rules on menu and vending machines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two final rules requiring calories be listed on certain menus in chain restaurants, [...]
‘Farmland’ available via On-Demand platforms
Didn’t get to see Farmland in theaters? The documentary is now available for rent and purchase via On-Demand platforms—providing more [...]