Ongoing water crisis threatens the future of Texas citrus
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Rio Grande Valley is known for producing some of the nation’s sweetest citrus. Among the crops, Texas Red grapefruit, often referred to as “Ruby Red,” stands out for [...]
Livestock need close attention after wildfires
Kansas State Research and Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff offers tips on how to care for livestock after the wildfires. [...]
Perdue talks trade, farm bill, federal regulation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor In a two-hour session Thursday, former Georgia Governor George “Sonny” Perdue shared with the Senate [...]
Youth conference develops leaders, professionals
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern A growing Texas needs strong leadership, combined with passion and united voices. All that [...]
USDA steps in to help wildfire victims
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor More help is on the way for those affected by the wildfires that charred parts [...]
Florida officials expect to win screwworm battle
Florida officials expect to win the fight against screwworms and have decided it’s safe to begin winding down efforts to [...]
Livestock supply points winding down
Over the past two weeks, truckloads of hay and supplies headed for the Livestock Supply Points in the Texas Panhandle [...]
Fever ticks detected on new premises in Live Oak County
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed fever ticks on new premises within the established Live Oak County Control Purpose Quarantine [...]
Wet fields in Coastal Bend delay planting
Late winter rains in the Coastal Bend of Texas have resulted in later than usual planting of cotton for the [...]