Trump administration cuts grant for Texas high-speed rail
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Trump administration terminated a $63.9 million federal planning grant intended for the proposed high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston. The U.S. Department of Transportation, in agreement with the [...]
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 [...]
USDA offers farmers options to re-enroll, extend expiring CRP contracts
Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, [...]