San Patricio County farmers see mixed yields for cotton, sorghum
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Timely spring rains and scattered summer showers helped San Patricio County farmers bring in an average cotton crop this year, but grain sorghum yields told a different story. About two-thirds [...]
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. [...]
Nominate rescue teams to win grain bin rescue tube, training
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The fifth annual Nominate Your Fire Department Contest is underway and farmers and ranchers are [...]
TDA to hold produce safety meetings statewide
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will hold a series of community meetings across the state to collect input on [...]
USDA announces wildfires, hurricanes indemnity program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make disaster payments of up to $2.36 billion, as provided to Congress, to [...]
TAHC celebrates 125 years
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has reached an historic milestone as the agency celebrates 125 years of service to Texas [...]
$8.4 million allocated to train farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE) is allocating [...]
Farm Mom of the Year nominations open
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Moms. They are the glue that holds the family, and farm, together. Affectionate. Reliable. Selfless. [...]