Texas rice growers face low prices, tough outlook
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Rice harvest is underway in Texas, and growers are facing poor market conditions, high input costs and pest infestations. Most growers planted rice earlier than usual this year, aiming to [...]
TFB asks TDA to withdraw cattle fever tick proposal
By Julie Tomascik Editor Cattle treatment protocols are the focus of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) rule proposal for [...]
Market risks a concern for cotton in 2019
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The impact on cotton losses from 2018 hurricanes has not been fully realized, and economic [...]
TWDB offers ag water conservation grants
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Applications for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) fiscal year 2019 agricultural water conservation grants [...]
Drones help Tech professor in cotton research
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist While many expect to see cotton, wheat and grain sorghum growing on the High Plains, [...]
House passes 2018 Farm Bill
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The farm bill is on its way to the White House for President Donald Trump’s [...]
Farm income estimates stay down for 2018
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Increased production costs and depressed commodity prices have taken their toll on farmers and ranchers [...]
Boening talks ag issues with Cornyn, Cruz
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farm bill progress, cattle fever ticks and trade topped the list of issues Texas Farm [...]
Farm bill passes Senate, heads to House
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The nation could have a new farm bill before Christmas. The U.S. Senate approved the [...]