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 [...]
Topical spray approved for emergency use against screwworm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a [...]
Aparicio brothers chart new waters with oyster farming in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Boats line the harbor in Matagorda Bay where brothers David and Jacob Aparicio—like generations [...]
Committee discusses ways to drive domestic ag demand
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Current conditions in farm country have the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry [...]
Rail merger would be costly for farmers
The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable [...]
Global tensions threaten fertilizer supply chain
Farmers across the country could face rising costs and potential supply shortages if global fertilizer shipments continue to be disrupted, [...]
Doorways to Agriculture brings farm information to San Antonio
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Visitors at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo discovered there’s more to agriculture than [...]
USDA awards contract for sterile fly production facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $610 million construction contract for a sterile [...]
Dry conditions slow spring planting
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Spring planting across Texas is off to an uneven start, as drought conditions stall progress [...]