USDA announces new $500 million fertilizer grant program
By Julie Tomasick Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new $500 million grant program this month to boost domestic fertilizer manufacturing. The Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program [...]
U.S., Texas cotton farmers intend to plant fewer acres
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in Texas and the U.S. are expected to plant fewer cotton acres this [...]
Texas hay supplies remain tight
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas hay supplies are better than last year but stocks are still below pre-drought [...]
Ag census shows Texas lost over 17,700 farms
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmland declined by more than 1.6 million acres with a loss of over 17,700 [...]
New CWD zones prompts calls for change
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved four new chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and [...]
HLSR volunteers learn about agriculture at 12th annual education day
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Volunteers spent a day learning about agriculture and preparing for the 2024 Houston Livestock [...]
New Ag on the Go trailers bring education to schools, communities
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new program and educational trailers are headed to schools and communities across the state to [...]
CattleFax forecasts continued profitability for ranchers this year
Continued high prices and profitability are forecast for cattle producers as the industry enters the year with the smallest [...]
FFA inspires students to lead, be involved
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, passionate students in blue corduroy jackets will share about FFA activities, involvement, opportunities, [...]