U.S. prepares to levy new tariffs, TFB expresses concerns
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The United States will soon implement an across-the-board 10% tariff on all goods exported to the U.S. and will levy additional reciprocal tariffs up to 34% on countries with which [...]
Ag Field Day, Housing Fair to be held at Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M (PVAMU) will hold its Agricultural Field Day April 28 and 29 in Prairie View from 8 a.m. [...]
Kaput manufacturer pulls product from Texas
The manufacturer of Kaput Feral Hog Bait announced Monday that it has withdrawn the product’s registration in Texas, citing the [...]
Perdue sworn in today
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The nation finally has a new Secretary of Agriculture. George “Sonny” Perdue of Georgia was [...]
Texas A&M animal diagnostic lab unveils new lab, agency headquarters
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is celebrating a pair of milestones. In its 50th year of operation, [...]
TDA conducts public hearing on rule regarding warfarin
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager A Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proposal to designate any pesticide containing the [...]
Seminar helps teachers set ag roots in classrooms
By Julie Tomascik Editor Agriculture is a mystery for some students and teachers. Its deep roots in Texas lie just [...]
USDA announces cotton loan rate differentials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the 2017 crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long [...]
‘No Land No Water’ campaign promotes conservation
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager When it rains in Texas, it falls predominantly on a privately-owned farm, ranch [...]