Dairy industry to vote on proposed changes to FMMO system
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The future of uniform milk pricing formulas under all 11 of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) is now in the hands of dairy farmers and cooperatives across the nation. [...]
Farmers, ranchers assess damages after Hurricane Beryl
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast this week, leaving many farmers and ranchers [...]
Drought conditions persist in Far West Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Drought conditions haven’t yet released their grip on Far West Texas. The abundant rain [...]
New app created to help optimize irrigation
A new application was created to help farmers who rely on irrigation optimize their water use through the growing season. [...]
Farmers, ranchers rolling up hay across Texas
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Hay season is underway, and farmers and ranchers say the outlook is promising. Texas [...]
U.S. Supreme Court overrides Chevron doctrine
The U.S. Supreme Court gave U.S. agriculture a big win last week when it struck down the Chevron deference, restoring [...]
Second case of CWD detected in Sutton County
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a Sutton County deer breeding facility, marking the second facility where the disease [...]
Disaster aid for dairies with lost milk production due to H5N1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish [...]
Take precautions in the summer heat, prevent heat stress
By Emmy Powell Communication Specialist Summer in Texas brings triple-digit temperatures and high humidity levels. That brutal combination can [...]