New World screwworm announcement next week
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The nation will soon receive an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) next action to prevent the reintroduction of the New World screwworm into the United States. U.S. [...]
NASS report gives insight on Texas, national crop progress
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas farmers planted more soybeans and cotton this year, and less corn, falling slightly short [...]
Annual sales tax holiday set for Aug. 11-13
Get ready to save, Texas! The annual Sales Tax Holiday will begin Friday, Aug. 11, and run through Sunday, Aug. [...]
Will farmers see a profit this year?
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Low commodity prices will likely mean another tight year for Texas farmers. Average prices for [...]
New ‘Food and Farm Facts’ book available
The new Food and Farm Facts book, map and pocket guide, produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, [...]
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 [...]