Agriculture

The cattle industry remains on high alert with the continued northward movement of the New World screwworm. The latest case has been confirmed 31 miles south of the U.S. border, the closest it’s been identified.  Zane Herrin is the division feedlot manager for one of Texas’s largest operations southwest of Amarillo. “Texas producers are surprised we […] The post Texas cattle producer monitors New World Screwworm threat appeared first on Brownfield […]

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Chef Dagan Lynn share tips on how consumers can maximize their purchases at the grocery store. Dagan Lynn: The post Maximizing the summer grilling season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

U.S. ethanol exports dipped from May to June. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 145.9 million gallons were 6% below May, but still the largest on record for the month of June. Canada took in its lowest volume for 2024 to date, while still claiming the top slot for the 39th month in […] The post Ethanol exports down on month, still all-time June high appeared first on […]

Russia has threatened to back out of an agreement that allows Ukraine to export ag products through the Black Sea. Greg McBride with Allendale says Russian officials are frustrated with the Black Sea Grain Initiative and are calling for it to expire. “They are not getting their needs met,” McBride said. “They are not being able to ship fertilizer and they are not getting the ability to ship grain through […]

Photo provided by National FFA Organization FFA members from across the country are in the nation’s capital this summer to learn how to be changemakers and impactful leaders in their communities. Facilitator Luc Sproles says a highlight of the Washington Leadership Conference is students developing a Living to Serve Plan. “Which is essentially a community service project or initiative that they are going to be taking back home to their […]