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Farmer share of the food dollar shrinks
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (152+ words) New data shows that farmers" share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink, even as prices rise. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economists analyzed data from 2024 that shows farmers and ranchers receive a combined 5.8 cents of every…...
Texas farmers press for farm bill on Capitol Hill
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (393+ words) By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers took to Capitol Hill last week to urge lawmakers to pass a long-overdue farm bill and address other agricultural challenges. The group met with congressional lawmakers following Ag Day events in Washington,…...
Consumers see a break in egg prices as supplies rebound
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (448+ words) By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Consumers are getting a break on egg prices just in time for spring baking and Easter celebrations. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts say retail egg prices have dropped significantly as the nation's laying…...
EPA takes additional action to address DEF failures
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (661+ words) By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is no longer requiring Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) urea quality sensors on diesel equipment. U.S. President Donald Trump made the announcement at an event celebrating American agriculture on the White House…...
Lower milk prices, higher calf prices shape Texas dairy outlook
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (510+ words) By Shelby Shank Field Editor Declining milk prices are tightening margins for dairy farmers, but a rise in beef prices is providing added revenue to help offset costs. "Today, dairies are depending more on calf prices, where beef-on-dairy calves have…...
Cultivate ag literacy with White-Reinhardt grants
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (263+ words) By Shelby Shank Field Editor Grants are available to help bring agriculture into classrooms and strengthen agricultural literacy through hands-on learning. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is offering funding through the 2026-2027 White-Reinhardt School Year Project Grants to county…...
EPA announces emergency waiver for summer E15 fuel sales
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (384+ words) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a temporary waiver to allow summertime sales of higher ethanol-gasoline blends in 2026. "This emergency action will provide American families with relief by increasing fuel supply and consumer choice," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in…...
Chicken prices could see change due to fertility, bird flu
1+ week, 1+ day ago (534+ words) Chicken prices have fallen slightly since the highs in 2025, but Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts say the trend may not last with slowing production, disease concerns and fertility challenges having a potential impact. U.S. broiler production increased from 46.5 billion…...
USDA promotes voluntary ‘Product of USA’ label
1+ week, 2+ day ago (291+ words) By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a national public awareness campaign to help consumers better understand the voluntary "Product of USA" label and what it means for the food they purchase. The campaign comes as new…...
National Ag Day celebrates the work of farmers, ranchers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture is the foundation of America, and National Ag Day recognizes the contributions of farmers, ranchers, foresters and others who make it all possible. In Texas, agriculture remains one of the state's largest economic drivers,…...