High pollen levels mark the start of cedar fever in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Cedar fever season has arrived in Texas. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released from mountain cedar trees, also known as Ashe junipers. These trees are abundant [...]
Lab confirms five cases of Canine Influenza Virus in Texas
A highly-contagious respiratory infection that affects dogs has been confirmed in Texas. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) [...]
Good wheat crop hampered by low prices
By Julie Tomascik Editor A good crop, and not so good prices. That’s what many Texas wheat farmers are facing. [...]
Historic TxDOT plan to improve roads
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Over the next decade, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest $70 billion to [...]
Animal Disease Traceability meeting scheduled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has scheduled an Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) [...]
Texas rural land values rising
Texas rural land values rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2016, according to preliminary data from Charles Gilliland, research [...]
Survey indicates farmers eager to rework NAFTA
The latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is out, showing a steady, positive farmer sentiment and a clear desire to [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names $20,000 scholar award winner
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor A Texas A&M University student with a passion for serving others and a love of [...]
Conaway, colleagues discuss international food aid programs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The roles farmers and American tax dollars play to help starving families worldwide was discussed [...]