AgPRO grant opens new opportunities for Texas farmers, ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Applications are now open for a new grant program designed to strengthen Texas agriculture and help farmers and ranchers start, grow or expand their operations. The Agriculture Production Resource Opportunity (AgPRO) [...]
Texas drought drives demand for corn stalk bales
By Julie TomascikEditorMonths of drought conditions have left pastures bare, and what hay can be found is expensive. Add other [...]
USDA projecting higher net farm income for 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released updated farm income figures in its most recent Farm Sector Income Forecast. The [...]
USDA releases details for upcoming Census of Agriculture
America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to be represented in the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture [...]
Texas, U.S. silage crops affected by drought conditions
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Jay Procter has been harvesting silage for nearly 30 years, traveling thousands of miles [...]
USDA meat processing grants awarded to Texas recipients
Seven Texas businesses were awarded funds through the latest round of grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).USDA’s Agricultural [...]
Beagle Brigade teams up against potential animal diseases
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The entry of foreign animal diseases is one of the major agricultural concerns in the [...]
USDA updates Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is improving two of its most comprehensive risk management safety net programs, Whole-Farm Revenue [...]
Forest Service urges Texans to use caution, prevent wildfires
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite recent rainfall, the majority of Texas remains under a drought and at risk for [...]