Most cattle producers like to hear ag economists make positive predictions about their futures. But when their banker makes them, that’s even better...

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association counted the Columbia, Panama and South Korea trade agreements as victories in 2011. But its leaders are looking to even more successes in 2012...

The estate tax or death tax remains a major concern for the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Unless Congress takes action, the law will revert to provisions that will result in a much higher tax bill for heirs...

Grazing on public lands has become a controversial subject in some circles. But Bill Hopkin says properly managed grazing can be beneficial to that land, even in the arid West. Hopkin says dry years can take a toll on grazing, but not so much if proper steps are taken. He spoke during a Cattlemen’s...

High Cotton winners reflect on cotton, friends and family during annual High Cotton Awards Breakfast at Beltwide Cotton Conferences in Orlando...

Those are three words Shawn Holladay wanted to talk about when he accepted the bronze Cotton Boll award for being named the Southwest High Cotton winner for 2012...

2011 was a difficult year for cotton producers like Justin Cariker who was forced to replant some of his acres three times. But Cariker is still optimistic about cotton...

Cotton producers spent $120 to $150 an acre irrigating their crop on the High Plains in 2011. For some, the return on investment was not what they hoped for...

Farmers are facing a growing number of challenges these days. Sometimes the questions seem to come faster than the answers. Bayer CropScience leaders are positioning their company to provide more answers, making it more customer-centric in the process. The company’s Lee Rivenbark discussed those new...

2011 was a difficult year for many cotton producers, particularly those who endured months of drought in the Southwest. High prices for peanuts and, to a lesser extent, for corn and soybeans could mean cotton farmers have a tough choice to make in the next few months. Florida’s David Wright...