USDA to combat screwworm with Texas sterile insect facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor A critical line of defense against the New World screwworm is coming soon to the Rio Grande Valley. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last month announced plans to retrofit an [...]
JBS imports fresh American beef to Brazil
Brazilian consumers can now enjoy a fresh cut of American beef. For the first time, the world’s largest meat processor, [...]
Monsanto-Deere precision deal canceled
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that Deere & Company and Monsanto terminated Deere’s attempt to purchase Precision [...]
Omnibus bill includes $59 million for citrus research
There's good news for the Texas citrus industry and consumers. Congress has included $59 million in federal funds to fight [...]
Farm income likely to increase in 2017
The farm economy and commodity prices may have hit bottom last year, but don’t expect a full rebound right away. [...]
TWDB ag water conservation grants available
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is now accepting applications through the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants Program. Up to $632,000 [...]
AgriLife Extension responds to tornado aftermath
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents and volunteers are assessing the damage caused by multiple tornadoes in East Texas near [...]
Fever ticks confirmed on Webb-Zapata County premises
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed the presence of cattle fever ticks on cattle originating from premises located in [...]
AFBF opens applications for Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is opening online applications for its fourth Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge to coincide with National [...]