Ongoing water crisis threatens the future of Texas citrus
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Rio Grande Valley is known for producing some of the nation’s sweetest citrus. Among the crops, Texas Red grapefruit, often referred to as “Ruby Red,” stands out for [...]
USDA outlines federal order H5N1 testing for dairy cattle
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week announced a federal order that requires lactating dairy [...]
South Plains farmers prepare to plant cotton
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Cotton farmers on the South Plains of Texas need a good crop this year after [...]
Soil and Water Stewardship Week highlights forests
The importance of voluntary land stewardship and the role that forests play in Texas are the focus of this [...]
USDA to require electronic eartags for certain cattle, bison
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requiring electronic eartags for shipment of dairy cattle, some [...]
Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 27-29
Flooding, tornadoes, fires and other emergencies can cause chaos and problems in communities. The state of Texas is helping residents [...]
Lawmakers talk farm bill, disaster aid, water with TFB members
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter More than 200 Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners traveled to the nation’s capital in mid-April [...]
Statewide hunting, migratory game bird regulations for 2024-25 season
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to [...]
USDA issues federal order on H5N1 avian influenza in livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a federal order that requires lactating dairy cattle scheduled to move interstate [...]