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#Yes! Believe it or not, social media has many uses in the world of agriculture. Yet another tool that allows people to share their stories with the masses, there is a platform for everyone and every need. Think of social media as a networking tool that takes the effort out of physically building connections –… Read more »

Many managers believe there are few substitutes for experience for job applicants. Less training is required, and new employees quickly become productive. Internships available to college students can provide valuable, hands-on experience while enabling companies to identify future employees. Since 2010, 53 college students have gained such experience through summer internships coordinated by the Texas… Read more »

Family. Hard Work. Dedication. Strong Values. The Mandujano brothers and their siblings were raised with these principles at the center of focus. Mando, Tony and Beto Mandujano, in Coyanosa, Texas, have a diversified farm in West Texas that allows them to not only raise crops, but their families as well. Along with producing cotton, they raise… Read more »

Farm policy. Two simple words that encompass a variety of definitions. For the consumer, farm policy helps ensure a safe and affordable supply of food and fiber. For the American farmer, farm policy is the safety net that helps them in their annual dance with Mother Nature or many other factors outside of their control.… Read more »

Years ago, a young sleepy-eyed Jimmy Roppolo rose before the South Texas sun to help his father tend the family farm in High Bank, Texas. From changing the cotton irrigation water to caring for the cattle, horses, pigs and chickens before most other children were starting the day, Roppolo learned the value of a honest… Read more »

As I write this letter, I am certain about only one thing when it comes to international trade—by the time you read this, the world will have changed significantly. Rather than use this space to debate the benefits and costs of any one approach to trade policy, I believe it will be helpful to review… Read more »