First-ever statewide flood plan released
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently approved the first statewide flood plan that provides a comprehensive assessment of flood risk and solutions to mitigate that risk. The flood plan [...]
Nuisance lawsuits could affect farmers nationwide
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter “If we don’t do something about it, there isn’t a farm in this country that [...]
China threatens new tariffs on U.S. goods
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Lamb, honey, peanuts and frozen corn are among the new agricultural products produced in the [...]
Recent heatwave sets records, adds to drought issues
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A July heatwave brought record temperatures across Texas, according to State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon. [...]
Tractor, combine sales up in early 2018
New tariffs likely to have impact in coming months By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A newly-passed tax reform package and [...]
Drought, heat adds challenges for ranchers, livestock
By Haley Herzog TFB Communications Intern Extreme dry weather and high temperatures have Texas ranchers facing tough decisions, including whether [...]
Ag teachers prep for new school year
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas agricultural science teachers gear up for another school year as their annual professional development conference [...]
AgriLife Research develops multi-purpose cowpea variety
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have developed a new variety of cowpea that can assist farmers [...]
Farmer, landowner workshop set for Sept. 5-6
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Minority Landowner Magazine, will host a [...]