Bills introduced to keep Texas ag land in production
By Shelby Shank Field Editor As Texas continues to grow and cities expand, valuable working lands are paved over, threatening the state’s agricultural land. Lawmakers filed companion legislation—HB 2018 by Rep. Trent Ashby and SB [...]
USDA provides funding to study antimicrobial resistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded 12 organizations and universities, including one in Texas, more than $3.2 million [...]
USDA data shows consumer food spending habits changing
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows consumer food spending habits are changing. The data showed [...]
Study shows deep soil testing useful for farmers
A recently released Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service publication shows how deep soil testing can benefit farmers and ranchers. The [...]
Mule deer, aoudad study underway in West Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter As the number of aoudad in Far West Texas continues to grow, and the population [...]
TFB Health Plans offer affordable coverage for farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers and ranchers in Texas face weather challenges and volatile commodity markets every year. But they [...]
Lamar County Farm Bureau sponsors food preservation class
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Home food preservation is a growing trend, and Lamar County Farm Bureau helped individuals [...]
New USDA livestock auction dashboard available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new data visualization tool, the Livestock Auction Dashboard, providing users the ability [...]
Texas receives $3.3 billion to boost broadband access
By Julie Tomascik Editor A multibillion-dollar federal effort is underway to expand internet access to every home in the [...]