December report shows cattle on feed down 2% from year ago
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The December Cattle on Feed report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed historically lower placements. As of Dec. 1, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter [...]
‘The Fabric of Now’ campaign reaches younger generation
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Cotton Incorporated is meeting consumers where they are through new marketing strategies. Earlier this year, [...]
Texas watermelon growers report good yields, high quality
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas watermelon growers are reporting good yields and high quality for the summertime-favorite melon, [...]
Committee hearing examines EPA’s impact on agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Two farmers, a rancher, a plant scientist and members of Congress recently shared their [...]
Partisan farm bill jabs in Ag Committee hearing
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) impact on American agriculture turned briefly into [...]
Texas FFA announces 2024 TFB scholarship recipients
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas FFA Association announced the selection of the 2024 Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) [...]
Report shows planted cotton acreage up from last year
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in Texas and the U.S. planted more cotton acres this year. The most recent [...]
Matagorda County farmer faces Hurricane Beryl aftermath
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Matagorda County farmer Richard Beyer is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which [...]
Hurricane Beryl barreled through Texas crops, ag infrastructure
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hurricane Beryl tore through the Texas coast and traveled up through East Texas, leaving [...]