Citrus harvest set to begin after hot, dry summer
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite a hot, dry summer, citrus growers in the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for harvest with expectations for a larger crop than last year. “This has been one of [...]
EPA approves new crop protection tools for farmers
Farmers will have access to several crop protection tools after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved registrations for [...]
Needville farm finds sweet success with goat milk popsicles
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Just outside Houston’s expanding suburbs, a micro goat dairy in Needville is winning customers over [...]
Agriculture alert system available for Texans
Texas farmers, ranchers and residents can now receive notifications about agricultural threats, wildlife diseases, invasive pests and quarantine actions through [...]
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 [...]
Rain delays challenge hay harvest, but outlook remains positive
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Rainfall across parts of Texas is creating challenges for hay producers, delaying harvest and, in [...]
FTC investigating fertilizer price increases
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially launched an investigation into the fertilizer industry’s prices and [...]
Abbott recommends data center regulations
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas is experiencing a surge in data center development, and Gov. Greg Abbott is directing [...]
USDA launches program to support small, mid-size beef processors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new $500 million program aimed at helping small- and mid-size [...]