Financial pressures grow for row crop farmers
Row crop farmers in Texas and across the country are facing mounting financial pressures. Rising production costs and falling commodity prices have made it harder for farmers to stay in the black, experts warn. [...]
USDA designates 37 Texas counties as disaster areas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 37 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Farmers and ranchers in Blanco, [...]
New site helps rural areas bridge broadband gap
A new webpage featuring information about the importance of rural e-Connectivity was launched this week. It also highlights the ways [...]
USDA: Sick cow poses no risk to food supply, human health
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports there is no present risk to the food [...]
Dove season impacted by drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Dove hunters across the state may have varying levels of success due to drought conditions [...]
Applications available for TFB Free Enterprise Speech Contest
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Students interested in gaining communication skills, advancing their leadership skills and potentially earning scholarship money [...]
Action on ag labor bill possible this fall
When House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after their August recess, the legislative clock will be counting down to the [...]
UTRGV adds sustainable agriculture, food systems major
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To help its students fulfill their dreams while also helping communities across the nation, the [...]
USDA outlines plan to help farmers impacted by tariffs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Just hours after President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Mexico, U.S. Secretary of [...]