Hunter awareness can help with fever tick, screwworm detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters are being asked to stay alert for signs of New World screwworm and reminded of fever tick requirements as hunting season gets underway. Although the pest has not [...]
New CWD case, TPWD launches awareness campaign
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The fatal, neurological deer disease that threatens the state’s captive and wild deer populations has [...]
July U.S. cattle herd down 3%, cattle on feed down 2%
By Julie Tomascik Editor The aftermath of last year’s widespread drought continues to impact the U.S. cattle herd. As of [...]
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 [...]