Rising quail numbers signal promising hunting season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Timely rains and improved habitat have sparked optimism for bobwhite and scaled quail hunters to kick off the 2024 hunting season. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s [...]
Bill preempts mandatory state GMO food labeling efforts
The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act aims to stem the tide of state legislative efforts to mandate labeling of [...]
USDA increases beef production forecast
Higher beef production offset lower pork, broiler and turkey production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest World [...]
Red meat exports remain strong
Despite growing concerns about tight supplies and rising prices, statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled [...]
Deer study workshop to examine deer populations
Texans with an interest in deer and deer management are encouraged to attend a two-day workshop hosted by the Texas [...]
Registration open for Summer Commodity Conference and Presidents’ Conference
Make plans to attend the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Summer Commodity Conference and County Farm Bureau (CFB) Presidents’ Conference in [...]
Sign-up begins April 15 for USDA disaster assistance programs
Farmers and ranchers can sign up for livestock disaster assistance programs that were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm [...]
Rabobank projects continue strong global beef demand
A strong global beef market is expected to continue, driven mainly by demand in China and tight supply in the [...]
Updated NRCS site helps farmers and ranchers with conservation
Evolving to keep pace with the modern farmer and rancher, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service [...]