Pork producers seek farm bill, Prop 12 fix
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Pork producers from across the nation met with lawmakers to discuss the farm bill, labor, trade and California’s Proposition 12. “We need a farm bill now. We don't need to [...]
House moves forward on farm bill negotiations
There could be movement on the farm bill this week. According to Politico, members of the U.S. House who are [...]
Four States Ag Exposition to be held Feb. 6, Texarkana
Farmers and ranchers from four neighboring states will gather together in Texarkana Feb. 6 for the annual Four States Agricultural [...]
OSHA responds to overregulation charges
Following accusations by Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) and 42 other members of the Senate, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [...]
Proposed amendment draws fire from ag groups
A proposed amendment to new farm legislation paves the way for the federal government to eliminate individual state agricultural laws [...]
Blackland Income Growth Conference slated for Feb. 4-5, Waco
In addition to an overview of farm legislation and marketing options, the Blackland Income Growth Conference will cover livestock, rural [...]
Deadline approaching for feed grains marketing workshop
Farmers preparing for the 2014 growing season can benefit from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s “Developing This Year’s Marketing [...]
Texas oil production booming
Texas is on track to become the eighth largest oil producer by the end of the year, with potential to [...]
Consumers rate USDA as top source of meat information
Consumers rated the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the most trustworthy source of information regarding meat and livestock, according [...]