Disaster declaration issued for RGV flooding
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for four counties in the Rio Grande Valley that were impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding last week. The counties included in the [...]
USDA announces $60 million specialty crop grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is making more than $60 million in grants available to [...]
TVMDL celebrates 50th year with art contest
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab is celebrating its 50th year. To commemorate the milestone, TVMDL is sponsoring a [...]
Crop, livestock budget spreadsheets available for Texas farmers, ranchers
Crop and livestock budget spreadsheets for 2017 are now available to farmers and ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension [...]
Listening sessions to be held on natural resources management
The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) is hosting listening sessions around Central and West Texas in order shed light on [...]
Livestock need close attention after wildfires
Kansas State Research and Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff offers tips on how to care for livestock after the wildfires. [...]
Perdue talks trade, farm bill, federal regulation
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor In a two-hour session Thursday, former Georgia Governor George “Sonny” Perdue shared with the Senate [...]
Youth conference develops leaders, professionals
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern A growing Texas needs strong leadership, combined with passion and united voices. All that [...]
USDA steps in to help wildfire victims
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor More help is on the way for those affected by the wildfires that charred parts [...]