Bills would establish electronic registry for livestock brands
By Julie Tomascik Editor A pair of proposed bills in the Texas Legislature aim to modernize the state’s livestock brand registration. If passed, HB 1417 and SB 503 would require all county clerk’s offices [...]
Skin cancer a concern among farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist As farmers and ranchers continue to check their livestock, crops and equipment, one dermatologist stresses [...]
Yearly exotic CWD susceptible species records due April 1
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds all owners of premises where exotic chronic wasting disease (CWD) susceptible species are [...]
Breeds partner to release ‘Premium Red Baldy’ program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and the American Hereford Association (AHA) recently announced [...]
National Ag Day to highlight farmers, ranchers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Agriculture is food, fiber and fuel. But it’s also a variety of careers—education, communications, science, [...]
AgriLife: Find more water through landscaping
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Widespread drought conditions impact the Lone Star State, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental [...]
USDA designates 60 Texas counties for disaster aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 60 counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to losses [...]
Texas wheat crop to suffer from drought, despite recent rains
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wheat is expected to see reduced yields this season, despite recent rains, according to Texas [...]
Tractor, combine sales report shows mixed numbers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The latest U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Report showed mixed sales for farm equipment. [...]