USDA to combat screwworm with Texas sterile insect facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor A critical line of defense against the New World screwworm is coming soon to the Rio Grande Valley. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last month announced plans to retrofit an [...]
Innovation, climate influence crop insurance
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Crop insurance changes throughout the years reflect a variety of influences from agricultural innovations, the [...]
Study shows manure improves pasture soil health
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Researchers found that soil in semi-arid regions like the Texas Southern High Plains can be [...]
Brush piles can be beneficial for wildlife
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor When clearing brush from land, allowing small brush piles to remain in place for a [...]
Farm Bureau hosts 2021 County Leader Week
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The American Farm Bureau Federation is hosting County Leader Week April 19-23 to strengthen the [...]
Ag Foundation announces new educator grants
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture announced educator resource grants honoring the work of long-time AFBF staff member and [...]
USDA announces specialty crop grants, fruit and vegetable incentives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of more than $330 million to help farmers, ranchers and organizations in [...]
Groundwater bill passes Texas Senate, heads to House
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A bill strengthening groundwater rights is headed to the Texas House for consideration after being [...]
Video helps farmers, ranchers create emergency action plan
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A new video aims to help farmers and ranchers prepare an emergency action plan for [...]