Generations of history live on in the state’s Longhorn herd
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Since the early 1700s, the spirit and tradition of the Lone Star State have been recognized in one iconic animal—the Texas Longhorn. The Longhorn is a living symbol of [...]
AFBF applauds Dairy MPP exit
Effective Sept. 1, dairy farmers can enroll or opt-out for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP)-Dairy. The American [...]
Water salinity concerns among livestock owners
By Shala Watson Communications Specialist More than 1 million cattle were in the disaster area affected by Hurricane Harvey, according [...]
Watch for fraud, scams in wake of Hurricane Harvey
By Paul Schattenberg AgriLife Today Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey should be aware of unscrupulous people who may try to [...]
AFBF submits GMO labeling comments
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the National Bioengineered [...]
Animal Supply Points set up for Harvey assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor A large part of the Lone Star State was devastated by Hurricane Harvey late last week. [...]
Ranchers help save horses from rising flood waters
By Shala Watson Communications Specialist Many farmers and ranchers across Texas are coming together to provide shelter for horses and [...]
Dow, DuPont merger finalized
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter By the end of business on Thursday, Aug. 31, Dow Chemical Company and DuPont will [...]
Harvey tosses near-record cotton crop across landscape
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It was supposed to be the largest cotton crop in 11 years. Now, it sits [...]