Check for armyworms after rain, mild temperatures
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to scout their fields after spring rains and mild temperatures create favorable conditions for armyworms. Although widespread outbreaks are more common in the fall, current [...]
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 [...]
Texans to vote on 14 constitutional amendments
Texans will decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments this November. The propositions cover many topics, including the right to [...]
Nominate areas of Texas experiencing vet shortages
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting nominations for geographic areas of Texas experiencing a shortage of veterinarians that [...]
Soybean industry impacts U.S., Texas economies
A new study released this year shows the value and impact of the American soybean industry. The 33-page study, [...]
USDA to continue cattle contracts library pilot program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program in its present form in order [...]