Screwworm threat adds new concern to Texas’ feral hog problem
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist An invasive species that already costs Texas billions each year is now tied to an even greater threat. Feral hogs, with a population that continues to explode across the [...]
Zachary Mengers continues his family’s farming legacy
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Fifth-generation farmer Zachary Mengers is continuing his family’s legacy in Tynan. His family began [...]
USDA to survey farmers, ranchers on conservation practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), [...]
Bill aims to expand mental health resources for farmers, ranchers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A new bill introduced in Congress aims to expand and improve behavioral health services in [...]
Black Vulture Relief Act clears U.S. House committee
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 advanced through the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee [...]
Farmers and ranchers still need a farm bill
While Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget package included $65.6 billion in investment in key farm programs, there’s still work to [...]
Preventing pinkeye in cattle with fly control
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The risk of pinkeye in cattle increases in the summer. Pinkeye is a common and [...]
Rosenberg Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to educators
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas teachers learned more about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their classrooms [...]
San Saba farmer faces flood damage to pecan orchards, pastures
By Julie Tomascik Editor Rain finally came to San Saba and brought with it massive flooding. What started as [...]