Articles tagged under: Texas
A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires
Published March 19, 2024
The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims
Published March 15, 2024
With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up
Published March 7, 2024
The second largest wildfire in U.S. history continues to ravage the Texas panhandle. "There is more control now," said Texas Farm Bureau Spokesperson Gary Joiner. "About 45 percent of the now 1.1-million-acre fire is contained, which is much better. We…Wildfire Devastates Texas Cattle Country
Published March 4, 2024
Strong winds are stoking the massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller estimates tens of thousands of cattle have been killed. Many more were injured and will need to be euthanized. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is…U.S. Winter Wheat Conditions Decline
Published March 4, 2021
The February crop condition rating report from USDA says the condition of the U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat crop is deteriorating as dry weather and the sub-zero temperatures from February impacted the crop. The Kansas wheat condition fell three percent…A New Format for ’21 Commodity Classic
Published October 30, 2020
The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas, will now be a digital experience. The event is virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commodity Classic says the health and safety of attendees is important and…The Cost of Doing Business
Published January 31, 2019
The cost of doing business is expensive for custom combiners. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Treasurer Glenn Jantzen says this is a big concern. "It's a tough economic time. As a forage harvester, we're concerned about the dairy industry. I know the…Short on Water Harvesting Silage in TX
Published July 19, 2018
Kansas-based custom harvester Rana Zeller is in Texas cutting silage. "We just finished up a really good run just north of Dallas. It was a pretty good crop. A little short on water. Everyone kind of had a frenzy last week…Wheat Acres and Yields Lower in North TX
Published June 3, 2018
Oklahoma custom harvester Greg Thurman has been cutting wheat near Vernon, Texas. Thurman says acres and yields are lower. "We're cutting probably one-third of the acres we normally do. I guess we're cutting about one-third of the crop too, because it's…