Some people spend a lifetime trying to figure out just what they are meant to do with their life. At the tender age of four, Bill Belew says he knew he wanted to farm.

A recent announcement to cut the July cattle inventory report, crop and livestock county level estimates as well as the cotton objective yield survey has caused quite a stir in the respective industries.

Some might call it fate.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists project the Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in preliminary agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record.

A new report from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics will help consumers understand and prepare for anticipated changes in the price of key cuts of beef, pork and chicken for summer and beyond.

When an East Texas cattle operation contacted Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service cattle specialists in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science after experiencing a rash of neurological, unknown issues with their calves, it started a seven-year search for answers.

Wheat: The outlook for 2024/25 U.S. wheat is for larger supplies, modestly higher domestic use, increased exports, and higher stocks. Supplies are projected to go up six percent from 2023/24 on larger carry-in stocks and production. All wheat production is projected at 1858 million bushels, up three percent from last year on higher harvested acreage and yields. The all-wheat yield is projected at 48.9 bushels per acre, up 0.3 bushels. The first 2024 NASS survey-based winter wheat production forecast of 1278 million bushels is up two percent from 2023 on increased Hard Red Winter and White Winter production more than offsetting lower Soft Red Winter production. Total 2024/25 domestic use is projected up one percent, primarily on higher feed and residual use. Exports are projected at 775 million bushels, up 55 million from the revised 2023/24 exports, which remain at a 52-year low. Increased U.S. exportable supplies and more competitive prices are expected to result in higher exports. Projected 2024/25 ending stocks are 11 percent above last year at 766 million bushels, the highest level in four years. The projected 2024/25 season-average farm price (SAFP) is $6 per bushel, down $1.10 from last year’s SAFP on higher stocks and lower projected U.S. corn prices.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association recently announced the distribution of $900,000 in financial assistance through the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund. This signifies the first of ongoing financial assistance going directly to cattle raisers impacted by the largest wildfire in Texas history.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public comment until May 22 on amendments to disease detection and responses within deer breeding facilities.

With baseball and softball season underway and the kickoff to summer grilling season fast approaching, the ‘Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.’ brand, funded by the Beef Checkoff, is excited to announce the perfect partnership between beef and baseball/softball as a proud partner of the Little League® World Series this year.