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 →
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest up to $50 million in fiscal year 2020 to fund a unique, partner-led approach to addressing natural resource concerns at local, regional, and landscape … Continue reading →
We are in the middle of trying to fight off, or at least slow down, the Coronavirus and in order to do so, many schools have closed and students are being told that they need to go “online” in order … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2020 – As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, today the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published in the Federal Register a new … Continue reading →
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2020) -Susan Kanode– The second night of bull riding action at the National Western Stock Show saw the first round coming to an end with Monday night’s scores holding the first two positions. Cole … Continue reading →
Susan Kanode — The following are results from Super Saturday, Colorado Versus the World rodeo, Jan. 11, 2020 Cinch Jeans World Team Performance – contestant, hometown, rodeo represented Bareback Riding: 1, Cole Reiner, Kaycee, Wyo., (San Angelo, Texas) 87.5 points, … Continue reading →
By Jan Suszkiw – December 13, 2019Alfalfa is often called the “Queen of the Forages” due to its high yield, feed quality for ruminant animals, nitrogen fixation and pollinator habitat among other environmental services. But this royal member of the … Continue reading →