Central Texas farmers see record corn yields amid market pressures
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Timely rains and cooler summer temperatures pushed Central Texas corn yields higher than farmers expected. In Milam County, Zachary and Savannah Hutka say this year’s crop is one of [...]
USDA NIFA to support college ag programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced funding is available to support research, [...]
Skin cancer a concern among farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist As farmers and ranchers continue to check their livestock, crops and equipment, one dermatologist stresses [...]
Yearly exotic CWD susceptible species records due April 1
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds all owners of premises where exotic chronic wasting disease (CWD) susceptible species are [...]
Breeds partner to release ‘Premium Red Baldy’ program
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and the American Hereford Association (AHA) recently announced [...]
National Ag Day to highlight farmers, ranchers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Agriculture is food, fiber and fuel. But it’s also a variety of careers—education, communications, science, [...]
AgriLife: Find more water through landscaping
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Widespread drought conditions impact the Lone Star State, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental [...]
USDA designates 60 Texas counties for disaster aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 60 counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to losses [...]
Texas wheat crop to suffer from drought, despite recent rains
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Wheat is expected to see reduced yields this season, despite recent rains, according to Texas [...]