Preventing pinkeye in cattle with fly control
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The risk of pinkeye in cattle increases in the summer. Pinkeye is a common and costly infectious disease that affects herds across Texas and the nation. While ranchers vaccinate their [...]
Deadline approaches for continuous CRP enrollment
The deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is fast approaching. Farmers and ranchers must sign up by [...]
Demand for U.S. beef remains strong
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Despite recent trade uncertainty, global demand for U.S. beef continues to climb at a record [...]
U.S., China announce new tariffs on exports
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter About $32 billion dollars in goods from the United States and the People’s Republic of [...]
Texas receives FEMA grant for Harvey recovery
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is set to receive $76.7 million from the Federal [...]
Nuisance lawsuits could affect farmers nationwide
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter “If we don’t do something about it, there isn’t a farm in this country that [...]
China threatens new tariffs on U.S. goods
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Lamb, honey, peanuts and frozen corn are among the new agricultural products produced in the [...]
Recent heatwave sets records, adds to drought issues
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A July heatwave brought record temperatures across Texas, according to State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon. [...]
Tractor, combine sales up in early 2018
New tariffs likely to have impact in coming months By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A newly-passed tax reform package and [...]