Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics

SUMMER INTERN SPOTLIGHT!!
Crew Godson ‘28 is an Agricultural Economic Major interning at Capital Farm Credit this summer, with a focus in credit & lending. He says, “This summer, I get the honor and privilege of being the lending intern in the Bryan Credit Office at Capital Farm Credit Headquarters! I am looking forward to meeting the team at Capital Farm Credit and learning from experienced agricultural lending professionals. With my ranching background, I understand the value of trusted relationships with producers and look forward to gaining hands-on experience in lending decisions. I’m eager to grow professionally and to contribute to the team.”
Great job, Crew! 👍🏼

Seeing less brisket at the summer BBQ? Here's why.

Dr. David Anderson, AgriLife Extension economist and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics, says the U.S. cattle herd is at its smallest since 1961. With only two briskets per cow and demand growing nationwide, supply is tightening.

Pitmasters across Texas are feeling the pressure. Read more at the Chron: https://bit.ly/4g39vfr

🌟 Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns! 🌟

◼️Klancy Bruton — Texas Tech University
◼️Jaci Dutton — Texas A&M University
◼️Ruth Nieto — Tarleton State University
◼️Ryleigh Whitaker — Texas A&M University

We’re excited to welcome this talented group of summer interns to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association team! They will spend the summer working alongside staff across the association and gaining hands-on experience in the industry.

Based in the Fort Worth headquarters office, Klancy, Jaci and Ruth will work across all departments of the association. Ryleigh will serve as the policy intern and work alongside our government relations team in the Austin office.

Learn more about Klancy, Jaci, Ruth and Ryleigh in the June edition of The Cattleman.