USDA raises 2025 agricultural trade deficit
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting the U.S. agricultural trade deficit will have the largest increase on record in fiscal year 2025. Imports have been growing faster than [...]
Drought conditions expand in Texas
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor About four percent of Texas is now experiencing dry or moderate drought conditions. Over the [...]
Gov. Abbott calls for legislative special session
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas lawmakers are being called back to Austin. Tuesday afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced [...]
Sweet start to South Texas cantaloupe season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor An early season is yielding sweet results for Texas cantaloupe lovers. This year, Dixondale Farms [...]
USDA representatives calling, visiting Texas farmers, ranchers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Don’t be surprised if you receive a phone call or visit from the U.S. Department [...]
‘Only in Texas’ beef campaign underway
The Texas Beef Council (TBC) announced the launch of a new ad campaign as part of the ongoing Beef Loving [...]
House passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act
The U.S. House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation to eliminate an unnecessary, duplicative and costly regulatory process under the Environmental [...]
Bagrada bug detected in South Central Texas
The Bagrada bug, an invasive stink bug, has been detected in South Central Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist [...]
New business helps hunters transition from lost deer lease
The personal experience of having to suddenly leave a deer lease prompted two Texas hunters to create a new company [...]