Report shows planted cotton acreage up from last year
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers in Texas and the U.S. planted more cotton acres this year. The most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture acreage report shows the estimated planted acreage of cotton is up [...]
Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to Texas educators
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Teachers across the Lone Star State learned more about agriculture and how they can [...]
CWD containment, surveillance zones reduced in Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved updates to the chronic wasting disease (CWD) containment and surveillance zones. Containment zones [...]
Rains delay Central Texas wheat harvest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Wheat harvest is underway across the Lone Star State, but rain has slowed harvest progress [...]
CWD detected in Trinity County deer breeding facility
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a Trinity County deer breeding facility, marking the first detection in the [...]
Work continues on national heat standard for workers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with its proposed national [...]
Bill withholds funding from Mexico until water deal is reached
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Legislative action to push Mexico to deliver the water it owes the United States—and [...]
‘Farm Bureau Roundup’ celebrates 70 years on air
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist In the world of radio where every frequency tells a tale, Farm Bureau Roundup, hosted [...]
New program for landowners impacted by border crime
By Julie Tomascik Editor Landowners of agricultural property along the Texas-Mexico border facing land and property damage from border-related crimes [...]