USDA announces $1 billion in relief funds for livestock producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to provide $1 billion in disaster payments to livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024. The funds will be distributed through the [...]
Lab confirms five cases of Canine Influenza Virus in Texas
A highly-contagious respiratory infection that affects dogs has been confirmed in Texas. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) [...]
Good wheat crop hampered by low prices
By Julie Tomascik Editor A good crop, and not so good prices. That’s what many Texas wheat farmers are facing. [...]
Historic TxDOT plan to improve roads
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Over the next decade, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest $70 billion to [...]
Animal Disease Traceability meeting scheduled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has scheduled an Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) [...]
Texas rural land values rising
Texas rural land values rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2016, according to preliminary data from Charles Gilliland, research [...]
Survey indicates farmers eager to rework NAFTA
The latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is out, showing a steady, positive farmer sentiment and a clear desire to [...]
Texas Farm Bureau names $20,000 scholar award winner
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor A Texas A&M University student with a passion for serving others and a love of [...]
Conaway, colleagues discuss international food aid programs
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The roles farmers and American tax dollars play to help starving families worldwide was discussed [...]