USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2025 application period for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Enrollment is open through June 6. “With 1.8 million acres [...]
Texas experiences 11th driest year
This year was the 11th driest Texas has experienced in the last 128 years, and the worst drought since [...]
USDA releases organic survey data from 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of the 2021 Organic Survey, which [...]
Texas State Parks to host First Day Hikes
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To help people kick-off the new year on the right foot, Texas State Parks will [...]
Grant helps grow ag literacy in Kerr County
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Agricultural literacy and awareness within the community is vital. Growing that understanding is the [...]
Sheep, goat herds decrease in response to drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The drought’s impact this year extended to sheep and goat herds, leading to more livestock [...]
Feral hog study group establishes priorities for policy development
Feral hogs are an issue in over 35 states across the U.S. More than 6 million feral hogs have [...]
FiberMax Center for Discovery receives ag literacy donation
A $2.6 million combined gift was announced by FiberMax Center for Discovery, a nonprofit agricultural history and education center [...]
Deer, deer hunting has multi-billion impact on economy, jobs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A new report from the Southeast Deer Partnership details the multi-billion-dollar impact deer and deer [...]