Farm State of Mind addresses stress in agriculture
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Stress and the demand from farming and ranching can have an impact on mental health and well-being of farmers, ranchers, farm workers and agricultural professionals. There are many factors that [...]
USDA releases Farm Bill decision tools
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the release of Farm Bill program decision tools. The online tools will show [...]
Forest Service offers fee-free days and seeks volunteers
The U.S. Forest Service is offering a fee-free day on Sept. 27 to encourage participation in the 21st annual National [...]
Hereford firm recalls beef products
Caviness Beef Packers of Hereford is recalling approximately 23,100 pounds of beef trimmings products that may be contaminated with E. [...]
Ditch the Rule social media day: Friday, Sept. 26
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Ditch the Rule campaign that opposes the Waters of the U.S. proposed rule issued by [...]
Wheat/stocker cattle program set for Oct. 14, Cross Plains
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will host a multi-county wheat and stocker cattle program for West Central Texas farmers [...]
Texas corn yields are overall good
The Texas corn harvest finished reasonably good overall. In the Gulf Coast region, yields were generally between 130 bushels per [...]
USDA’s deregulation of Enlist to help farmers with resistant weeds
After a thorough review of biotech traits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its decision in deregulating Dow AgroSciences’ [...]
Enrollment deadlines near for FSA assistance for livestock and cotton
Livestock producers who have not enrolled for disaster assistance, but have experienced grazing losses due to drought or fire since [...]