Sterile fly dispersal drives effort to stop NWS spread
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The sterile fly program was underway before New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas, positioning federal and state officials to respond quickly when the first case was identified. The [...]
Too wet for some Texas farmers to plant cotton
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in the Texas South Plains have a different challenge this year—too much rain. After [...]
U.S. moves forward on USMCA dispute with Mexico over corn
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. officially requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) over Mexico’s [...]
Federal red snapper season underway
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The time of year many anglers have been waiting for is finally here—federal red snapper [...]
USDA predicts higher production, fewer acres of cotton
By Shelby Shank Field Editor U.S. cotton farmers are forecast to produce 15.5 million bales this year, according to the [...]
USDA invites farmer input on prevented planting rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will hold public listening sessions and take public comments on possible changes [...]
San Antonio deer tests positive for CWD
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A free-ranging, white-tailed deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in San Antonio. According [...]
More anglers, hunters eligible for digital tagging program
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is expanding its digital tagging and licensing program [...]
Fertilizer market makes improvements in 2023
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Over the last two years, farmers and ranchers have experienced drought, supply chain issues and [...]