New online rangeland ecology course available
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Understanding how to care for rangelands is vital for landowners and natural resource professionals, and a new course from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension aims to help. The free, online course, [...]
New insurance option for corn farmers who ‘split apply’ nitrogen
Corn farmers who “split apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for insurance coverage. Beginning in crop year 2022, the [...]
USDA to offer grants for seafood processors, specialty crop producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will soon publish Requests for Applications (RFAs) for new grant programs—the Pandemic [...]
USDA hosting African Swine Fever Action Week Sept. 13-17
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting African Swine Fever (ASF) [...]
West Texans tackle pressing issues at legislative summit
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The annual West Texas Legislative Summit brings together diverse industry groups to discuss issues important [...]
Farm, food workers to receive $700 million in COVID aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $700 million in competitive grant funding will be available through the new Farm [...]
Upcoming teal season looks promising in Texas
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The shift from late summer to early fall signals the start of the early teal [...]
Lawmakers unite with farmers, ranchers on stepped-up basis
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are joining farmers and ranchers in calling for the preservation of stepped-up basis, [...]
‘Texas Ag Today’ podcast reaches one-year milestone
By Julie Tomascik Editor With over 250 episodes and more than 26,000 downloads, the Texas Ag Today podcast continues to [...]