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 [...]
TPPA sets meeting for Dec. 4-5
The 30th annual Texas Plant Protection Conference is set for Dec. 4-5 in Bryan and will discuss innovations in Texas [...]
USDA announces pink bollworm eradication
After more than 100 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that U.S. cotton is free of the devastating [...]
Deadline approaches for final leasing workshop of 2018
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Not all leases are the same. They should be in writing. And it’s best if [...]
Cotton harvest faces weather challenges
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas cotton farmers can’t catch a break with the weather this year. An early-season drought [...]
Farm Bureau: Throw out water rule
A 2015 rule that expands the federal government’s control over private land nationwide should be vacated in its entirety, attorneys [...]
Hurricanes devastate Southeast agriculture
Several hurricanes have devastated agriculture in the Southeast this fall. Relief funds have been established to assist farmers, ranchers and [...]
New free trade agreements on the horizon
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Trump administration is seeking additional free trade opportunities to sell U.S. agricultural and consumer [...]
Celebrate the outdoors during National Wildlife Refuge Week
National Wildlife Refuge Week is Oct. 14-20, and refuges in Texas and across the country are hosting special events, festivals, [...]