Challenges in turkey production could impact holiday prices
Shoppers preparing for upcoming fall holidays, including Thanksgiving, should brace for higher turkey prices this year. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Market Intel series says economic factors, as well as disease [...]
Demand for meat goats continues to increase
Meat goat demand continues to rise, and prices are also increasing. That’s been a consistent trend for the last decade, [...]
New rules pass on hunting, trapping mountain lions
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently adopted new rules related to hunting and trapping mountain [...]
AgLead XVI tours Rio Grande Valley
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas Farm Bureau’s AgLead XVI returned home with new perspectives and connections after a [...]
USDA expands support to stop spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making a wide range of resources available to dairy farmers who have been [...]
Legislation introduced to ensure water deliveries from Mexico
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas lawmakers introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to ensure future water deliveries by [...]
Rainfall delays hay cutting, but sets up favorable season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The start of hay season in much of Texas is facing delays after excessive rainfall. [...]
Rio Grande Valley farmers remain hopeful amidst dry conditions
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Crops in the Rio Grande Valley are facing a tough growing season due to ongoing [...]
House farm bill moves forward
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After more than 12 hours of discussion, the House Agriculture Committee voted 33-21 to [...]