Strong markets, new opportunities for Texas timber
The Texas timber industry continues to make a strong economic impact, with employment and output levels remaining steady compared to 2023, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For the last two years, market [...]
Exotic CWD forms due April 1
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The deadline for reporting exotic chronic wasting disease (CWD)-susceptible species mortality records and inventory is [...]
Conservation easement program applications now open
Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) are now being accepted. ACEP, reauthorized through the 2018 Farm Bill, funds [...]
Eminent domain takes more than just land
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The land lies dormant, waiting for the promise of spring. Stalks from last year’s cotton [...]
USDA, FDA partner on cell-cultured foods
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Two U.S. agencies will work together to oversee the production of human food products obtained [...]
Summer Ag Institute helps teachers dig into agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers will get to the science of agriculture this summer. Teachers will get a first-hand [...]
USDA announces 1890 National Scholars Program opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the 2019 scholarship application cycle for the USDA/1890 National Scholars [...]
Texan among AFBF leadership program graduates
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Bee County Farm Bureau member James O’Brien was one of 10 graduates of the American [...]
USDA launches youth-focused website
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a youth-focused website to help engage younger [...]