Planted rice acres fall in Texas as rice delphacid risk persists
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas rice acreage continues to decline as farmers face low commodity prices, pest pressures, water issues and global competition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates 125,000 acres of rice were [...]
Rains delay Central Texas wheat harvest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Wheat harvest is underway across the Lone Star State, but rain has slowed harvest progress [...]
CWD detected in Trinity County deer breeding facility
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a Trinity County deer breeding facility, marking the first detection in the [...]
Work continues on national heat standard for workers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with its proposed national [...]
Bill withholds funding from Mexico until water deal is reached
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Legislative action to push Mexico to deliver the water it owes the United States—and [...]
‘Farm Bureau Roundup’ celebrates 70 years on air
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist In the world of radio where every frequency tells a tale, Farm Bureau Roundup, hosted [...]
New program for landowners impacted by border crime
By Julie Tomascik Editor Landowners of agricultural property along the Texas-Mexico border facing land and property damage from border-related crimes [...]
Disaster program for crawfish farmers in 14 Texas counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorized policy flexibilities for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybee [...]
Pasture, rangeland conditions vary across the state
Across the Lone Star State, pasture and rangeland conditions vary considerably based on rainfall received this year. The eastern [...]