National Farm Safety and Health Week is set for Sept. 21-27
By Julie Tomascik Editor National Farm Safety and Health Week kicks off with a reminder for farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals: “Safety First – Avoid the Worst.” This theme reiterates the importance of being [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]