Texas agriculture
production sets record at $21.8 billion
Texas
agricultural production for 2007 was a record $21.8 billion due to higher crop
and livestock prices, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service report. more
CMI: Meat consumption and expenditures
How will what appears to be a permanent increase in grain prices impact U.S. meat consumption and expenditures? That question weighs heavily on the minds of livestock producers and processors as well as retailers and foodservice operators. Higher costs must eventually be passed along in the form of higher prices and the only mechanism that commodity producers have to make that happens is lowering output—unless demand increases. more
Historic George Ranch
site of TSCRA ranch gathering
The historic George
Ranch in Richmond was the site of the TSCRA ranch gathering May 8, where 175
people enjoyed a great dinner and listened to speakers give updates on current issues effecting the beef industry. It was also a good night for joining TSCRA,
with the association welcoming 20 new memberships. more
Texas crop,weather
(5-14-08)
Drought continued to plague some
regions, while others received some relief with rain, report Texas AgriLife
Extension Service agents from across the state. In some areas, the rain was light,as in the Coastal Bend region.
In the Rolling Plains,
producers saw a slow, soaking rain. more
