Federal funding to expand NWS inspection capacity in Texas
Texas will receive federal funds to strengthen livestock inspection capacity as state and federal officials continue efforts to contain and eradicate New World screwworm (NWS). The funding, made available through a cooperative agreement with the [...]
A ‘Cruz’ through Texas agriculture to hear from farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John [...]
Latest USDA report forecasts net farm income to drop
By Julie Tomascik Editor Net farm income is forecast to continue falling, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [...]
Researchers discover gene for African swine fever
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Scientists have found a gene in pig DNA that is needed by African swine fever [...]
Several new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1
By Julie Tomascik Editor Several new laws that were passed during the 88th Texas Legislature go into effect Sept. [...]
Drought may impact teal availability this season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Teal hunting season in Texas opens Sept. 9, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department [...]
New WOTUS rule announced by Biden administration
A new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule was announced this week by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. [...]
APHIS report shows COVID virus likely spread widely in deer
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After testing thousands of free-ranging white-tailed deer in the United States, the U.S. Department [...]
Texas receives $1.4 million in specialty crop grant funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded over $1.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Texas. [...]