— From the Times Record News Hanaba Munn Welch If farmers have a mantra, it’s “There’s always next year.” After a disappointing harvest this spring, Texas wheat growers already have shifted their attention to next year’s crop — better than … Continued
On June 26 the United States House of Representatives passed HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, by a vote of 219-212. The Texas Wheat Producers Association was one of more than 100 national and state … Continued
— From Southwest Farm Press Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University The Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) July wheat contract price was $6.15 on May 1, $7.26 on June 1, and $6.23 in mid-June. Some analysts credit the price rally … Continued
New data provides more proof that the food vs. fuel debate is off base. — From Southwest Farm Press New data released by the federal government shows consumers are paying less for groceries today than they were just six months … Continued
Producers aren’t the only ones hurting from low yields this year. This article, out of Wichita, Kansas, describes the low crop’s effect on custom harvesters. — From the Rick Plumlee, The Wichita Eagle As custom wheat harvesters move into the … Continued
— From Texas AgriLife Communications Weather highlights from the most recent Texas Crop, Weather Report: NORTH: Soil moisture was adequate. The temperatures were well into the 90s with high humidity. Some areas had scattered thunderstorms. High winds were more of … Continued
— From the High Plains Journal Recently, Texas Wheat Producers Board Member Bob Beakley was featured by the High Plains Journal for their All Aboard Harvest project. This week they updated his harvest progress. Beakley has served on the Board … Continued
The Texas Crop Conditions Report, released yesterday afternoon, estimate that 37 percent of the winter wheat crop has been harvested. This is compared to the five-year average of 45 percent. The report, which can be seen here, also confirmed reports … Continued
Harvest has continued moving across the state and producers in the Southern Panhandle, near Lubbock, will begin cutting soon. Yields in the area are expected to be low due to continued drought and late-spring freeze damage. Meanwhile, producers near Waco … Continued
— From House Agriculture Committee Yesterday, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to review pending climate change legislation under consideration by Congress. The Agriculture Committee heard testimony from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and from representatives of conservation, energy, and … Continued