West Texans address pressing issues at legislative summit
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, an annual event focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s future. “Agriculture is a major economic [...]
USDA to withdraw organic livestock rules
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week its plans to withdraw language that would [...]
AgriLife Extension releases prescribed burning handbook
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has developed a prescribed burning handbook as the range [...]
Texas upland cotton production increases
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Production and yield values of upland cotton have risen in the Lone Star State from [...]
Field trials begin on feral hog toxic bait
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are moving forward with field trails in Texas and Alabama to help determine the [...]
Death tax, instant equipment expensing in final tax reform plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The final details of Congressional Republicans’ tax reform plan were released to the public Friday [...]
Ground-penetrating radar can detect fine roots in crops
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) can be effectively used in detecting the fine roots of plants, according to a recent study led [...]
USDA highlights infrastructure investments in rural communities
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue yesterday highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will [...]
TFB members serve on beef checkoff boards
Three Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members will represent the state’s largest farm and ranch organization and Texas cattlemen and women [...]