Texas watermelon growers see sweet harvests, low prices
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas watermelon growers are seeing good harvests and high-quality fruit, but low prices and unpredictable weather have made this summer anything but sweet. “Prices are probably the lowest I’ve seen [...]
USDA designates 11 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to losses [...]
FSA makes administrative change to Livestock Indemnity Program
Farmers and ranchers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become [...]
Invasive pests, diseases a year-round issue for ag
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Invasive plants, pests and diseases pose many risks to America’s crops and forests. While the [...]
Drought forces tough decisions for Panhandle farmers, ranchers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Parts of the Texas Panhandle received some much-needed precipitation over the weekend, while others missed [...]
Senate committee passes precision ag bill
The Senate Commerce Committee today approved S. 2343, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. The bipartisan bill is an [...]
Cotton planting wraps up in Lower Rio Grande Valley
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Spring weather is often unpredictable, and this year is no different. While cold fronts and [...]
Farmers’ share of food dollar at record low
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A new study reveals American farmers now earn less than 15 cents of each food [...]
TSCRA announces CEO change
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) announced the upcoming retirement of current Executive [...]