Texas Pecan Month marks a challenging but hopeful harvest
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist October is Texas Pecan Month, a time to celebrate the state’s official health nut, tree and pie. But this year’s celebration comes amid a tough growing season for Texas pecan [...]
Worst wheat crop in 20 years, USDA says
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is calling this the worst winter wheat [...]
Apply for TDA’s Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for at least 100 years are encouraged [...]
Tom Green County ag waste collection set for April 20
Farmers, ranchers and property owners in Henderson County can drive up and drop off agricultural pesticides from 8 a.m. to [...]
Feed at night, calve during the day
By Julie Tomascik Editor Research shows that the time of day when ranchers feed their cows can influence when those [...]
Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts Texas agriculture
Texas farmers and ranchers are experiencing the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine financially with both increased costs for production [...]
Illegal immigration continues to impact ag, rural communities
By Julie Tomascik Editor The crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border threatens the personal safety and livelihood of those who live [...]
Drought conditions expand across Lone Star State
By Julie Tomascik Editor Although spring is usually one of the wettest times of the year, that isn’t so in [...]
Cotton ginners, farmers discuss industry issues
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Cotton acreage is forecast to grow this year, but that growth won’t be met [...]