Bill aims to prevent future federal land expansion in West Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist U.S. Sen Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would prevent future federal land expansion efforts in West Texas. The “No Federal Expansion Designation in West Texas Act,” or “No FED [...]
Report shows planted cotton acreage up from last year
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in Texas and the U.S. planted more cotton acres this year. The most recent [...]
Matagorda County farmer faces Hurricane Beryl aftermath
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Matagorda County farmer Richard Beyer is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which [...]
Hurricane Beryl barreled through Texas crops, ag infrastructure
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hurricane Beryl tore through the Texas coast and traveled up through East Texas, leaving [...]
Rural veterinarians, vet students can apply for 2024 education assistance
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is now accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) applications for the 2024 cycle. Applications [...]
Some progress in the fight for Texas water
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A funding bill that withholds more than $7 million from Mexico until it delivers [...]
Rapid spread of emerald ash borer has foresters, communities on alert
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Rapid spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB) has foresters and communities on alert [...]
Farmers, ranchers assess damages after Hurricane Beryl
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast this week, leaving many farmers and ranchers [...]
Drought conditions persist in Far West Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Drought conditions haven’t yet released their grip on Far West Texas. The abundant rain [...]