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PCG elects new officer team, executive committee members
New PCG officers announcedStacy Smith of New Home, Texas, was elected president of Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., for 2018-2019 during PCG's quarterly Board of Directorsmeeting last week in...
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Dryland wheat crop hanging on; root development is key
"Those fall-developed roots are keeping plants alive as they await seasonal rainfall, even under extended drought conditions."Thread-like roots developed last fall from the wheat seed have reached deep...
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OSU Extension adds new contact numbers to wildfire recovery assistance
OSU Cooperative Extension is charged with collecting and disseminating items such as hay, supplemental livestock feed, milk replacer for calves that lost their mothers and fencing supplies to restore...
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OSU Cooperative Extension assisting producers with wildfire recovery
“Extension is not handling any money, but we will be matching up people who want to donate their time and effort with producers ..."Wildfires are once again blazing their way through parts of western...
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Texas law: What is a landowner's duty to a trespasser on property?
If someone trespasses on your land, for what will you be held liable?Spring has sprung and it is bluebonnet season here in the Lone Star State! Texans love our bluebonnets and many folks make yearly...
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NSP issues statement, refutes accusations of sorghum dumping
"U.S. sorghum is not being dumped in China, and U.S. sorghum producers and exporters have not caused any injury to China’s sorghum industry."“National Sorghum Producers is deeply disappointed in the...
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Meet Liz Bingham: Sugarbeet advocate
This millennial farm mom takes on biotechnology in sugarbeets.Millennial mom Liz Bingham bakes goodies for her four young boys using sugar made from GMO sugarbeets. The technology does not scare her....
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Young farmer finds ag education overseas
Idaho sugarbeet grower brings international experience to the family farm.One trip 10 years ago changed the way Cody Bingham sees the agriculture industry. To this day, he draws on those experiences...
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State agencies to host wildfire-related informational meeting April 24
Informational meeting set for April 24 at Woodward, Okla. for producers affected by wildfires.Agricultural producers affected by the recent wildfires should attend an April 24 fire informational...
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Critical Texas drought forecast may alter summer crop planting decisions
High Plains is in Stage 4 drought — extended precipitation forecast improvingThe Texas High Plains is under extreme drought and if current conditions continue, producers need to make important...
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Returning to the farm: Greer brothers learn from their dad, each other
“It’s a lot of hard work,” Bart says, “but it’s rewarding — and the greatest reward is to be able to work with our families, to be side by side with them.”A heritage deeply rooted in farming, and a...
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Panel discusses aquifer-wide challenges, achievements
Panelists from across the High Plains come together to discuss challenges and accomplishments in sustaining Ogallala Aquifer, pushing an aquifer-engaged identity.When it comes to managing the High...
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The Atlantic storm forecast calls for good or bad hurricane year
When it comes to predicting possible hurricane disasters this summer, forecasters say 'toss a coin'It looks like it could be a record-breaking hurricane season this year — or perhaps and hopefully...
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Policy actions bullish growth and markets
Economist sees some optimism in ag commodity markets, but concerns remain.U.S. and global governments and central banks, through intervention activities, may have the potential to sustained global...
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Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention Month kicks off, free skin screenings offered
Part 1 of a two part series. Hear what dermatologist Dr. Ashley Sturgeon has to say about common areas producers often develop sun spots.May is designated as National Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention...
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Lack of rain, lower-than-normal temps hinder warm-season crops
Texas crop and weather report-- May 1, 2018State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon, College Station, said the current weather situation around the state reflects a lack of rain hindering some areas and...
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Marketing plans can help farmers capitalize on grain markets
A 25 percent import tariff by China soybeans could result in a 37 percent decline in U.S. exports.The impacts of potential trade tariffs on crops such as soybeans would send ripple effects through...
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Nichols retires After 15 years of service to Texas State Soil and Water...
Jerry Nichols retires. David Basinger fills his position.Jerry D. Nichols, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) member has retired after serving 15 years on the board, including two...
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Register now for upcoming Master Cattleman Ranch Tour
Master Cattleman Ranch Tour: unique opportunity to see some very progressive, scenic and historic beef cattle ranches of south-central OklahomaCattle producers in south-central Oklahoma should register...
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Planting season underway on the South Plains
Corn and cotton has begunPlanting season is underway on the South Plains of Texas. From cloudy, humid days this week to clear, warm afternoons, all accompanied by gusting winds, growers are busy...
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