USDA tags Nov. 5 for new EID rule
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new animal disease traceability rule goes into effect Nov. 5. The new rule requires electronic identification (EID) tags for interstate movement of certain cattle [...]
Resurvey of planted acres to provide clearer crop estimates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resurvey farmers to provide a more accurate estimate of the crop size and [...]
TAHC provides Texas anthrax update
Since June 19, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received confirmation of three additional anthrax cases in the area [...]
Large grasshoppers, bollworms threaten Texas cotton
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It’s been a wetter-than-normal year for most, spurring resurgences of insects some Texas farmers and [...]
Combs confirmed for top Interior Department post
Last month, the U.S. Senate confirmed Susan Combs to be the assistant secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the [...]
Legislature funds state’s second vet school
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It’s not just a victory for Texas Tech University. It’s a win for rural Texas, [...]
TFB youth conference develops leaders
By Julie Tomascik Editor A week of free enterprise discussions and leadership training during Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Youth Leadership [...]
New app allows growers to test treatment strategies
By Macie Clugston Communications Intern Bayer launched a new app to provide an interactive space that educates growers about pests, [...]
USDA research is driving technological innovation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual Technology Transfer Report, which highlights innovations from scientists and researchers [...]