New World screwworm movement guidance available
Animal owners and ranchers now have a new tool to help navigate livestock movement requirements related to New World screwworm (NWS). The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, [...]
Needville farm finds sweet success with goat milk popsicles
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Just outside Houston’s expanding suburbs, a micro goat dairy in Needville is winning customers over [...]
Agriculture alert system available for Texans
Texas farmers, ranchers and residents can now receive notifications about agricultural threats, wildlife diseases, invasive pests and quarantine actions through [...]
USDA announces new $500 million fertilizer grant program
By Julie Tomasick Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new $500 million grant program this month to [...]
Rain delays challenge hay harvest, but outlook remains positive
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Rainfall across parts of Texas is creating challenges for hay producers, delaying harvest and, in [...]
FTC investigating fertilizer price increases
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially launched an investigation into the fertilizer industry’s prices and [...]
Abbott recommends data center regulations
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas is experiencing a surge in data center development, and Gov. Greg Abbott is directing [...]
USDA launches program to support small, mid-size beef processors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new $500 million program aimed at helping small- and mid-size [...]
Thompson unveils bill to address ag labor issues
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter With the backing of more than 400 agricultural groups, and with nearly 50 Congressional co-sponsors, [...]