Lawmakers urge fast-track approval of screwworm treatments for livestock
By Julie Tomascik Editor A group of Congressional lawmakers is urging federal agencies to fast-track approvals of anti-parasitic treatments for livestock in response to the growing threat of the New World screwworm (NWS). U.S. Rep. [...]
NRCS announces deadlines for EQIP funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding [...]
Farmers, ranchers need permanent fix for estate tax
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included an estate tax exemption that covers transfer of assets up to $11.58 million. [...]
Krause is #stillfarming in Karnes County
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused changes both small and large, direct and indirect, across Texas [...]
Ag CEO Council releases presidential campaign briefing
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A whitepaper from the Agriculture CEO Council provided to both presidential candidates attempts to explain [...]
Legislation provides flexibility for hauling ag commodities
The newly introduced Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2020 would help accommodate the seasonal spikes in [...]
Pandemic brings new attention to beef cattle industry
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted issues within the beef cattle industry, and Congress introduced several bills [...]
Windbreaks have variety of uses in rural, urban settings
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Windbreaks are common across rural Texas, where the dense foliage surrounding homes and fields is [...]
Quail forecast points to best prospects in South Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Some Texas hunters may have to work a bit harder to bag a quail this [...]