Welcome to our News Page. Today’s Ranchers are involved with more than just their own operation. They are often the cornerstone of the local economy and are involved with all aspects of community life. This news section will contain news stories that relate to all aspects of rural life and not just market reports.
ARS, Washington, April 20, 2021, Grazing is an agricultural term to describe the natural behavior of cattle moving across pastures and rangelands as they consume different plants. Surprisingly, grazing cattle are selective about where and which plants they will eat, … Continue reading →
n 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) launched a new initiative to fund promising conservation finance projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This innovative effort was spurred by the belief that attracting additional … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations in the food supply chain recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021—For her outstanding contributions to research on crop responses to global climate change, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Lisa A. Ainsworth is the agency’s Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year for 2021. Ainsworth, research leader for … Continue reading →
TUCSON, Ariz., April 6, 2021 – Dry periods between rainstorms have become longer and annual rainfall has become more erratic across most of the western United States during the past 50 years, according to a study published by the U.S. … Continue reading →
Trade was moderate on good demand on Wednesday Kansas with mostly inactive trade on good demand on Thursday. For the week in the Kansas, live purchases traded mostly 8.00-9.00 higher compared to the bulk of the previous week, from 119.00-120.00. … Continue reading →
Everywhere you look it seems like there is economic bad news, and story after story about the impact COVID-19 is having on our country. Don’t get me wrong, this virus has the potential to run roughshod over the country and … Continue reading →
Fort Worth, Texas — The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the cattle market has been dramatic already. But that’s not the only threat to ranchers’ livelihood, according to Scott Williamson. The executive director of law enforcement, brand and inspection services for … Continue reading →
Courtesy Texas Farm Bureau – “Texas Farm Bureau applauds today’s efforts by the U.S. Senate. The ‘Phase Three’ legislation provides important relief to a wide range of Texans and businesses, including Texas farm and ranch families. “The legislation provides emergency … Continue reading →
Courtesy Farm Bureau – March 29, 2020, The coronavirus aid package negotiated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and agreed to by Senate leaders and the White House will help ensure farmers and ranchers are able to continue feeding America in … Continue reading →