Farmers, ranchers need Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extended
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t take action, eliminating many beneficial provisions for farmers and ranchers. “If nothing is done, there will [...]
Boerne workshop focuses on conservation easements
The Cibolo Conservancy Land Trust, in partnership with the Hill Country Alliance, will host a landowner workshop on conservation easements [...]
Agricultural lease rates decline in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas farmers and ranchers are paying slightly less, in most instances, to rent pasture and [...]
Viral bird, mosquito disease confirmed in Texas horse
For the first time this year, a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in Texas. A horse [...]
Dow, DuPont merger nears completion
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor In just a few short weeks, the merger between Dow Chemical Company and DuPont will [...]
Summer peak season for West Nile virus
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab (TVMDL) has documented a significant increase in the percentage of horses that test [...]
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has proclaimed Aug. 6-13 to be National Farmers Market Week. This is the eighteenth [...]
Discussions revolve around farm bill at legislative summit
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Hundreds of farmers, ranchers, business leaders and legislators gathered at the West Texas Legislative Summit [...]
U.S., Japan to discuss frozen beef tariff increase
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The American beef industry will have to wait a few more months for relief from [...]