Ultra-low gossypol cottonseed moves toward commercial use
A groundbreaking milestone has been reached in a decades-long effort to transform cottonseed into a viable global food ingredient. Through a new agreement between the Texas A&M University System and Uzbekistan’s Center of Genomics [...]
2018 hurricane outlook released
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The 2018 hurricane season forecast was released this month. Experts anticipate a busier than normal [...]
Weather patterns result in polarizing situations for East, West Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist It’s a tale of two halves in Texas, as farmers and ranchers in the western [...]
Farm bill passes House Ag Committee
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed HR 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act—better known as [...]
Webinar to offer mesquite management, control options
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Mesquite-spraying season is approaching and an upcoming webinar could help landowners with mesquite management. Dr. [...]
Cloud seeding planned for parts of Rolling Plains
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Several drought-stricken counties near Abilene may soon see cloud-seeding planes in the sky. Hopefully, those [...]
Outstanding teacher recipient to attend national conference
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Texas elementary teacher will be attending the 2018 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference [...]
Researchers study emissions of nitrous oxide, methane in feedyard
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A group of researchers spent a week in a Texas feedyard to better understand greenhouse [...]
Call Texas811 before you dig
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A free service could protect farmers and ranchers from damaging underground utility lines as they [...]