Raise a glass of milk to National Dairy Month
By Shelby Shank Field Editor For some, June is the beginning of summer activities, but it’s also National Dairy Month. Each June, National Dairy Month honors dairy farmers’ commitment to their animals, the land and [...]
’40 Under 40’ nominations due July 30
Nominations for Vance Publishing’s “40 Under 40 Class” of 2014 are due July 30. The award program recognizes young, dedicated [...]
Beef and pork exports intensify
International demand for U.S. beef and pork rose during May. The latest trade data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
Obama intends executive action on immigration, border security
President Barack Obama announced he will take administrative action on immigration, with a focus on border security, after he was [...]
Farm Bureau members save big on Polaris vehicles
Texas Farm Bureau members can receive a $200 to $300 manufacturer’s discount on new Polaris utility and sport vehicles, all-terrain [...]
Pennsylvania farmers explain Ditch the Rule in new video
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Waters of the U.S. rule could expand the federal government’s control over ditches, floodplains [...]
Revision to Cotton Board import rules
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has released a direct final rule amending the Cotton [...]
Prescribed burn workshop set for Aug. 14-16, Sonora
Prescribed burning is a tool that can be used to manage rangeland vegetation for livestock and wildlife use. Texas A&M [...]
South Texas grain sorghum crop is good and plentiful
South Texas grain sorghum growers may have a bumper crop. Nearly a million acres of grain sorghum is either being [...]