Texas watermelon growers report good yields, high quality
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas watermelon growers are reporting good yields and high quality for the summertime-favorite melon, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. “Overall, we’re seeing more pounds per acre [...]
USDA makes changes to prevented planting coverages
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) eliminated the Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option, among other [...]
Despite recent rainfall, dry conditions concern ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Dry conditions have increased across the Lone Star State, but recent rainfall might help farmers [...]
World Meat Congress to meet in Dallas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The World Meat Congress will hold their biennial meeting in Dallas from May 30—June 1. [...]
Tax reform legislation in final stages
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After a slight hiccup in the process yesterday, Congressional Republicans report they are on track [...]
EPA releases new glyphosate assessment
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveals popular weedkiller glyphosate is not [...]
USDA seeks applications for conservation innovation grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA's Natural Resources [...]
USDA to withdraw organic livestock rules
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week its plans to withdraw language that would [...]
AgriLife Extension releases prescribed burning handbook
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has developed a prescribed burning handbook as the range [...]