USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2025 application period for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General and Continuous signup rules. Enrollment is open through June 6. “With 1.8 million acres [...]
Arrington, Bailes reflect on first few months in office
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor A pair of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members are making waves in Austin and Washington, [...]
Texas Egg Council seeking board nominations
The Texas Egg Council (TEC) is seeking nominations of individuals to serve as board members of the organization. TEC encompasses [...]
Trump hosts farmer roundtable, creates task force
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Agriculture was at the forefront of many minds in Washington, D.C. Tuesday. After he was [...]
Control efforts push back sugarcane aphid
Scouting and sugarcane aphid control efforts by Texas sorghum growers in the Rio Grande Valley are proving to be successful, [...]
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The manufacturer of Kaput Feral Hog Bait announced Monday that it has withdrawn the product’s registration in Texas, citing the [...]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, [...]