USDA to survey farmers, ranchers on conservation practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is reaching out to farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to gather in-depth information about the [...]
WTAMU studies cloning for higher quality, yielding beef product
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A project at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) designed to improve beef quality and yield [...]
Trump considers reopening door to TPP
President Donald Trump has asked his economic and trade teams to investigate the possibility of rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), [...]
USDA aid for livestock, honeybee, farm-raised fish losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $34 million to help farmers and ranchers recover from 2017 natural disasters [...]
SAI takes mystery out of ag
By Julie Tomascik Editor Regardless of the subject—math, science, reading or history—agriculture has a place in the classroom, and teachers [...]
Bush wins Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor College students tackled issues facing farmers and ranchers and their role in agriculture’s future during Texas [...]
Texas ag groups ask Congress to pass AG Act
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau and 48 other agricultural groups in the Lone Star State are calling on [...]
Texas ag groups focus attention on pollinators, conservation
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Several state agencies and organizations will highlight the importance of pollinators and voluntary land stewardship [...]
Few changes for farmers in House farm bill draft
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Protect crop insurance, fix the dairy program and include cotton. You spoke. They listened. U.S. [...]