Southwest
The latest agricultural news related to New Mexico, Texas, and other states is the Southwestern United States.
The repercussions of the Smokehouse Creek Wildfire loom large for the Texas cattle industry as the state grapples with the largest wildfire in its history.
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation field services administrator Joe McKinnon announced he will retire at the end of the year. So, producers across the state gathered to celebrate his impact over a 35-year career in agriculture.
Pine Grove Farms is a holly-jolly agri-tourism spot in Arkansas that is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Nominated for this year’s Texas Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award — Jacob Spivey, of Warren, Texas, is foraging a new path for agriculture education.
The Clark Family, of Brownwood, Texas, are finalists for the state’s Young Farmers & Ranchers award. Known for cultivating a thriving ranching operation across five generations, the current steward, Jay, is doing so with an ever-growing commitment to regenerative practices.
Embark on a journey through the heartlands of East Texas with Matthew March as he intertwines education, family legacy, and an unwavering love for the land into a vibrant tapestry of rural life.
In the vast landscapes of the American West, public lands are critical resources, especially for rural communities. This is the backdrop for the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP), a transformative initiative spanning 3.8 million acres.
Fall foliage mixed with drought conditions across the Southern U.S. are increasing the wildfire risk across the region, providing temporary fuel for 10 big, new blazes in the last week. However, incoming wet weather should slightly tamper that risk, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey in his latest update for farmers.
Western states announce collective water conservation efforts underway to protect the Colorado River
This new decision followed years of tense negotiations and ahead of the Biden Administration’s long-term protection effort announced for 2026.
The meaning of a “double-fraction” clause and the impact on future oil and gas conveyances—that is the topic of today’s blog post by RFD-TV Agril-Legal expert Roger McEowen.
Recently, a bank in Texas got confused on the financing rules governing agricultural crops and lost its security interest as a result. Ag financing and priority rules among competing security interests—that is the topic of today’s post.
Herds are showing growth in areas like the Northern Plains and some states in the Western U.S. where ranchers have seen more rainfall. However, for operations across the rest of the United States, that is not the case.
In the heart of Ellis County, Texas, Scott Born found his love of sunflower farming growing.
Texas Ag-Science Teacher Tammy Glascock shapes futures and ignites passions with her instruction in agriculture known across her community for her dedication to her work.
Texas cattle producer David Crow took a leap into ranching as a passionate, first-generation farmer. Today, has grown into a legacy that will continue for generations to come by using sustainable grazing practices and innovative land management techniques against invasive species.
As extreme heat bears down on a large portion of the country, crews from across Louisiana are battling intense wildfires in Beauregard Parish.
Growing up with a passion for agriculture, Caleb Powell showed steers early on in his life and is sharing the passion with other kids.
Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander Friday on Market Day Report about the current conditions in the Lone Star State, the impact of extreme temperatures on livestock, and steps local producers are taking to mitigate the heater and protect their herds.
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Environmental Stewardship winners Gary Price and Jerry Doan raise cattle in very different environments but still use the same successful grazing practices.
The Cowboy Channel’s Hayley Novak caught up with a mother-son duo who are continuing a family legacy through the FFA.
July is National Watermelon Month! It is time to meet Darren Wiggins, an East Texas producer who works tirelessly to grow one of summer’s sweetest treats.