Labor and immigration go hand-in-hand, and from property damage to safety concerns, many Texas ranchers face unique struggles living near the U.S.-Mexico border.
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture introduces us to one ranch family, sharing how illegal crossings have impacted their way of life.
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Ag Committee Chairman Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson has referred to the proposal as “Farm Bill 2.0.”
In the U.S. and Canada, reduced planted acres—not yield losses—led to a decline in potato production, while Mexico saw modest gains due to increased yields and harvested areas.
AFBF Economist Samantha Ayoub discusses the latest data on Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings and what the troubling trend signals for the farm economy. At the same time, bigger loans and higher rates are squeezing working capital and increasing financial risk.
The USDA opened a new sterile fly-dispersal facility at Moore Air Base in South Texas to prevent a potential outbreak of New World screwworm and protect the small U.S. cattle herd.
Agriculture remains a key drag on regional growth amid weak prices and policy uncertainty.
