Corn harvest continues across Lone Star State
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Corn harvest continues across the Lone Star State. For some farmers, like Tryne Mengers in Bee County, this year’s yield is disappointing compared to last year’s crop. “The outlook this [...]
Panhandle range management event set for Feb. 28, Amarillo
To plan for the future under drought conditions, Texas Panhandle ranchers can attend a special meeting, “Panhandle Ranch Management: Assessing [...]
Farm bill passes, farmers must make decisions
With President Barack Obama expected to sign the 2014 Farm Bill this afternoon, farmers have big decisions to make. Farmers [...]
Wild turkey ‘super stocking’ project under way in East Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the National Wild Turkey Federation released more than two dozen Eastern wild [...]
TFB president testifies on EPA overreach
A potential rule on creeks and streams could—under the Clean Water Act (CWA)—require farmers to obtain permits necessary to continue [...]
USDA prepares to implement farm bill
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack assured state agriculture department leaders that the agriculture agency is prepared to implement [...]
Interactive online decision aid coming soon for farmers and ranchers
Farmers and ranchers facing possible changes to crop rotations will soon have an interactive online decision aid tool to utilize [...]
Cargill to share more information with consumers
Starting in late January, Cargill’s communications plan offers additional transparency to consumers by sharing more information about the ground beef, [...]
Congress approves five-year farm bill
After several years of contentious political fights, the U.S. Senate passed the long-awaited farm bill. But the nearly $1 trillion [...]