Texas expects dry, challenging spring
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Drought conditions will likely strengthen this spring as Texas faces rising temperatures and below-average precipitation, according to the latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “We're already [...]
Rice crop prices down, acreage lower
By Jessica Domel and Tom Nicolette Texas will see 15 percent fewer acres of rice this year. Farmers reported to [...]
April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The economic losses from invasive species cost the nation up to $120 billion a year, [...]
Military entrepreneurial project, ag workshop set for April 28-29
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in cooperation with the Texas AgrAbility Project, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Millican Reserve and [...]
Mexico, surplus, wild pigs weigh on Texas corn farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor There should be plenty of corn for livestock across the state this year. Although a [...]
Good, bad news in CWD report
Texas has recorded its first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging whitetail and elk. Those conclusions were recorded [...]
Texas farmers see early emergence of pests
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The dry and mild winter Texas experienced this year allowed farmers in many regions to [...]
USDA delays GIPSA rule implementation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay implementation of a controversial rule in the meat and livestock sector and [...]
Canadian official says country open to discussing trade, NAFTA
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager Trade and investment between Canada and the United States, two-way, is worth $2 [...]