Active hurricane season forecast for 2025
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an above-normal 2025 hurricane season, citing favorable conditions for increased tropical storm development. Weather experts estimate there is a 60% [...]
Bee colony losses down for U.S. beekeepers
The number of honey bee colonies lost last year is down from the previous year and shows an improvement over [...]
Funding for Texas Tech veterinary school included in budget
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Despite news Texas Tech University put its plans for a veterinary school on hold, state [...]
Pond, fish management vital during summer months
As temperatures increase across the state and as summer nears, it’s important for landowners to maintain healthy ponds and fish [...]
Farmland sales jump double-digits
Farmers National Company reports that a trifecta of sales metrics show double-digit jumps in farmland sales. The landowner services firm [...]
TAHC accepting comments on trich testing rule
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting public comments on the proposed amendments concerning official Trichomoniasis tests and cattle [...]
FSA County Committee nominations to begin
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins Thursday, [...]
Ellis County farmer discusses GMOs, agriculture
By Gene Hall Publisher John Paul Dineen considers himself a spokesman for Texas agriculture, and he hopes other farmers will [...]
Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 7-9
The 63rd Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is set for Aug. 7-9 at Texas A&M University in College Station. [...]