FCC bans foreign-made drones, raising concerns for agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in December it will prohibit all new foreign-made drones and parts from entering the U.S. The announcement comes from two Executive Orders signed by [...]
Vampire bats could move into Texas
Vampire bats are mainly found in Mexico and Central and South America, but their habitat has been expanding north into [...]
AgLead participants tour Rio Grande Valley
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau’s AgLead XV class returned home with new connections and fresh perspectives from a [...]
Farm bill discussions underway on Capitol Hill
Conversations are underway regarding the next farm bill—both on Capitol Hill and across farm country. “Some of the conversations beginning [...]
Drought continues to take its toll on Texas wheat crop
By Julie Tomascik Editor Winter wheat conditions are not improving for much of the state, according to the latest crop [...]
USDA to survey certified organic farmers, ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather new [...]
Study shows deer can contract, spread COVID-19 virus
After SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) was first documented in wild deer populations in 2021, researchers at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary [...]
Four Texans appointed to serve on Cattlemen’s Beef Board
Julie Tomascik Editor Four Texans are among the 35 members set to serve new terms on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion [...]
Carbon credit brokers contacting Texas farmers, landowners
In the past year, private investment in removing and capturing carbon from the atmosphere has grown exponentially. However, there are [...]