Texas irrigation district receives USDA funding
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A water district in Texas will be awarded money to help farmers improve their irrigation systems, try new crops or make the switch to less water-intensive management practices. Hildago [...]
Agronomist: Be on the lookout for pests
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter As corn, cotton and grain sorghum continue to mature across the southern parts of the [...]
Enrollment open for Texas International Cotton School
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Cotton is king in Texas, and students can develop a deeper understanding of the commodity [...]
AFBF calls for talks with China before tariffs
Warning that tariffs targeting China would ultimately hurt U.S. farmers and ranchers, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) urges U.S. [...]
Black-capped vireo delisted from endangered species
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Improved and sustainable populations of the black-capped vireo led officials to remove the bird from [...]
What to eat, how food is grown sparks discussion
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A disconnect often exists between the farmer who grows the crops and the consumer buying [...]
Raise Your Hand campaign to help 4-H clubs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Whether it’s a small town or a big city, youth in Texas can find a local [...]
New state hunting, fishing regulations approved
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently approved a suite of changes to [...]
USDA seeks comments on proposed food disclosure standard
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public input on the proposed rule [...]