Disaster, dairy, on-farm storage program signups underway
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Disaster relief is available for U.S. farmers and ranchers who suffered losses in 2023 and 2024 due to natural disasters like wildfires and drought. More than $16 billion has been [...]
Texas students can Farm From School with TFB in spring 2024
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Next spring, classrooms across the Lone Star State are once again invited to virtually visit [...]
Lingering drought may make duck hunting a challenge
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Due to the lingering drought across much of Texas, waterfowl hunting could be difficult for [...]
U.S. Senate bill aims to increase access to veterinary care
Attention has been called to the critical shortage of rural veterinarians by two U.S. senators. U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow [...]
PVAMU researchers to study hemp for animal feed
Scientists at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) received a grant to study hemp as a sustainable alternative to grain in [...]
Quail numbers significantly increase this year
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A favorable spring with mild temperatures and timely rains has pushed Texas quail populations to [...]
Deer hunters reminded of new, existing CWD zones
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Deer hunters in more than a dozen Texas counties will be required to make an [...]
Eradication program successfully eliminates boll weevils
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Boll weevils’ hunger for cotton led to one of the most successful public-private partnerships [...]
Heat, drought impacts Texas pumpkin yields
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas pumpkin yields are well below average due to excessive heat and drought experienced [...]