Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists have preliminarily projected that the Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record. More than 1.2 million acres burned beginning Feb. 26, making it the largest wildfire in Texas history. The losses include more than 12,000 cattle deaths,…

Asian longhorned ticks — an invasive species that the U.S. Department of Agriculture says pose a serious threat to livestock — are now confirmed in 19 U.S. states.  Compared with well-known native ticks (such as the black-legged tick, lone star tick, and American dog tick), the Asian longhorned tick appears…

After Rummer’s win, she and her family got to work planning their backyard makeover. A large concrete path was the centerpiece of Julie’s dream backyard. It provided an easy-to-travel path for reaching every corner. Rummer’s family and friends completed a large amount of the prep work with an old Bobcat…

Michelle Miller, better known across social media as the Farm Babe, is organizing an adventure for farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, and their families to see the Bahamas aboard the first-ever Farm Cruise. Guests on the 2025 trip will be able to grow their social circles, harvest connections with other like-minded…

Farmers and ranchers love when they are acknowledged by major companies. One way that Anheuser-Busch is once again trying to recognize farmers is through its limited-edition Busch Light Corn Cans. They are back and hitting shelves across the nation. For each case of Corn Cans sold through June 2024, Busch Light…

In April, farmer sentiment took a significant hit, as shown by the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which plummeted by 15 points from March to a score of 99. Both components of the barometer saw declines: The Current Condition Index fell by 18 points to 83, and the Future…