Local News
Landowner Workshop Considers Woodlands, Wildlife, Drought Feb. 25Landowner Workshop Considers Woodlands, Wildlife, Drought Feb. 25

This event will help educate landowners about woodland resources, how to identify critical habitat, and also some of the possible marketing opportunities.
China, Economy, And Weather Big In Cottons 2012 Outlook
Sick - Or Dead - Wild Quail Sought For Study
Ranch Management University To Help New Landowners April 9-13
HPWD Directors Set Feb. 21 Hearing On Rules Enforcement/Penalties
Landowner Workshop Considers Woodlands, Wildlife, Drought Feb. 25
Livestock News
Dissecting a Pork VideoDissecting a Pork Video

What appears normal to folks who know livestock can be a shocking surprise to consumers - especially if presented in the wrong light. One group aims to change that.
NCBA Accepting Applications for Public Policy Internship
Chipotle Sells Twisted Image of Animal Agriculture
CWT Assists with 10.7 Million Pounds of Butter and Cheese Export Sales
I Am Angus Airs Feb. 16 on RFD-TV
Dissecting a Pork Video
Farm Futures
   
Grains Firm on Export RumorsGrains Firm on Export Rumors

Corn and wheat rose in tandem today as bargain hunters returned to the markets, but sustaining rallies remains difficult in late February. (Audio)
Iran Poses Risk for Grain Markets
Answers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm Bill
Former USTR Shocked by FTA Delays
White House Rural Council Unveils Economic Boosts
National News
Answers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm BillAnswers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm Bill

Lucas wants to know what amount of money is available for the farm bill.
Former USTR Shocked by FTA Delays
White House Rural Council Unveils Economic Boosts
Exclusion of Biodiesel Tax Credit Disappointing
MF Global Causing Farmers Tax Problems
Answers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm Bill
Exclusives
Rain And Snow Lift Hopes For Southwest AgricultureRain And Snow Lift Hopes For Southwest Agriculture

With 2012 rolling from the start on a wetter note in Texas and Oklahoma, prospects for cattle, cotton, and wheat look brighter in the Southwest going to spring.
Prices Healthy But Texas Rain Needed For Livestock, Crops
Beef Cattle Strong In Texas Overall Agricultural Picture For 2012
Ag Policy Is Cloudy But Weather Has Not Been Rainy
Rain And Snow Lift Hopes For Southwest Agriculture
Farm Progress Blogs
My Generation - the BlogMy Generation - the Blog 
Ken Cook offers up a contrarian view, not only of food production on the farm, but of telling agriculture's story. He may have a point.
Farmer Iron - the BlogFarmer Iron - the Blog Read latest updates on Twitter
Unverferth has announced the winners of its video contest. Canadian family walks away with top honors.
Rural LivingRural Living 
The fascinating life of honeybees is getting a boost from Bayer CropScience in the form of new research efforts. The announcement reminds us of our ex
Market Commentary
 
Morning Call by Bryce Knorr Morning Call by Bryce Knorr 
Money managers take risk off the table with oil prices in the crosshairs. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time) 
Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman 
Export rumors support the market, while fears of bearish USDA data cap gains. Read latest updates on Twitter
Livestock Call By John Otte Livestock Call By John Otte 
Record cutouts embolden cash cattle owners, seasonal pork demand surge remains elusive.