Catastrophic flooding hits parts of Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Days of torrential rain have triggered catastrophic flooding across the Texas Hill Country and South Texas. The storms have damaged crops and fences, stranded livestock and prompted numerous water rescues. [...]
Abbott recommends data center regulations
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas is experiencing a surge in data center development, and Gov. Greg Abbott is directing [...]
USDA launches program to support small, mid-size beef processors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new $500 million program aimed at helping small- and mid-size [...]
Thompson unveils bill to address ag labor issues
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter With the backing of more than 400 agricultural groups, and with nearly 50 Congressional co-sponsors, [...]
Texas teachers bring agriculture lessons home from national conference
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas educators returned home with new ideas, resources and connections after attending the National Agriculture [...]
Executive order aims to lower fertilizer costs for farmers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Farmers could see lower fertilizer prices after President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily [...]
Sterile fly production facility opens in Mexico
By Julie Tomascik Editor The fight against New World screwworm gained another tool this month as the U.S. Department of [...]
Weithorn family keeps oats in rotation
By Keona Ellis Communications Intern Combines harvested the last of the Weithorn family’s oat fields earlier this summer, wrapping up [...]
Legislation would impose penalty for water treaty noncompliance
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A group of Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation they say will add teeth to the [...]