Texas universities receive CWD funding from APHIS
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Two Texas universities are among the groups that received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to study chronic wasting disease (CWD). [...]
Soil Health Short Course offers educational information
The Texas Soil Health Short Course will focus on building a functioning foundation Feb. 22-23 at the Region 9 Educational [...]
Winter wheat acreage hits century low
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer High supplies have pushed wheat prices down, forcing farmers across the U.S. to reduce their [...]
Texas data critical in agricultural statistics
Agricultural surveys serve a critical role in farm policy decisions because they inform elected leaders on what’s happening on U.S. [...]
Dr. Judd: Calving season tips for ranchers
Calving season is underway, and there are a few techniques ranchers can use to help ensure they have a successful [...]
Small farmers, ranchers have resource page available
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Texas is a growing state and is experiencing frequent changes in rural land ownership. [...]
Rep. Vela named vice ranking member of House Ag Committee
A second Texan has been named to a leadership role on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. U.S. Representative Filemon [...]
Bees buzzing in South Texas
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern South Texas residents are concerned with recent bee activity in their area. “It’s unusual [...]
Texas crop, weather report updates
Cropland preparations in the Corpus Christi area are on target and fields look good amid favorable conditions, Dr. Carlos Fernandez, [...]