USDA expands sterile fly dispersal area to combat NWS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the New World screwworm (NWS) sterile fly dispersal barrier further into Texas as federal and state officials work to prevent the pest’s continued movement north. The updated [...]
New book shares Borlaug’s achievements with next generation
A new generation of learners can be freshly inspired by Norman Borlaug, the “Father of the Green Revolution,” thanks [...]
Members discuss Texas Farm Bureau policy for 2023
By Julie TomascikEditorProperty taxes, solar leases, right to farm and the upcoming farm bill were among the topics discussed at [...]
Texas pasture conditions improve slightly, but still dry
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Recent rainfall has helped improve many pastures and rangelands across the state, but Texas remains [...]
Low yields, high-quality grapes for Texas vineyards
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistThe 2022 growing season for Texas wine-grape vineyards was a challenge. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts [...]
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 [...]