USDA opens sterile fly dispersal facility in Mexico
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Tampico, Mexico. The facility will allow USDA to conduct aerial releases of sterile flies across northeastern Mexico, [...]
Tomato plants may host genes that accelerate crop breeding
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Researchers at the University of Cambridge say they’ve discovered a family of “jumping genes” in [...]
Citrus greening quarantine expands to Brazoria, Galveston counties
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Brazoria and Galveston counties are now included in the Texas citrus greening quarantine zone, according [...]
CSP Grassland Conservation Initiative signup extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to Nov. 8 for eligible farmers and ranchers to enroll [...]
FFA teams visit TFB, prep for upcoming competitions
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor FFA chapters have been visiting Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) this month as students prepare for [...]
Young farmers, ranchers discuss trade, ag on Capitol Hill
By Julie Tomascik Editor Trade and regulatory reform were among the topics a group of young farmers and ranchers discussed [...]
Talking Texas peanuts with Mexico, Colombia
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A group of leading food manufacturers from Mexico and Colombia are in Texas this week [...]
U.S., India continue trade negotiations
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Twelve U.S. senators, including John Cornyn and Ted Cruz of Texas, are urging the U.S. [...]
Cotton U to be at the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show
An all-new cotton education program is scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show in Amarillo. Dubbed [...]