Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 27-29
Flooding, tornadoes, fires and other emergencies can cause chaos and problems in communities. The state of Texas is helping residents to prepare for the unpredictable weather and emergencies with a sales tax holiday for certain [...]
USDA responds to Farm Bureau request for dairy assistance
By Jessica Domel News Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has responded to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) [...]
Research shows health benefits of brisket
Texans have a new reason to light up those backyard barbecues. New research shows that brisket has several health benefits. [...]
New wildlife feeder designs, feed formulas available
Wildlife feed and wildlife feeders are popular purchases across Texas. That’s especially true in the Texas Hill Country. Dale Garner, [...]
Rains dampen wildfire potential in Texas
Recent rains have helped extinguish wildfire potential, but late season growth could cause future concerns. Early rains fueled the growth [...]
U.S. strives to eliminate cotton contamination
Ranked high in the world in quality, U.S. cotton is in demand for manufacturing yarns and fabrics needed for top-of-the-line [...]
Used tractor sales down for John Deere
Low commodity prices and reduced U.S. farm income are forcing farmers to trim their spending. And that has farm equipment [...]
Rains stain Texas cotton, cause mold, produce sprouts in bolls
By Jessica Domel News Editor While recent rains may benefit some, Texas cotton farmers from the Coastal Bend to the [...]
Plan ahead for fall, winter forages
By Adam Russell AgriLife Today Mid and late August is a good time for producers to plan ahead for winter [...]