Ag Committee leaders provide farm bill update
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The nation will see progress on a new five-year farm bill in the coming weeks. U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson gave Texas Farm Bureau members an [...]
Produce is trending with consumers
Consumers continue to influence the food trends, including the produce market. And produce growers and companies are working to keep [...]
Dry conditions fuel wildfire threat across Texas
The rains Texas received this spring and early summer have quickly turned the state into a tinderbox as warm temperatures [...]
YF&R Fall Tour set for Sept. 9-11, Rio Grande Valley
The 2016 Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Fall Tour provides a unique opportunity for young farmers and [...]
Solar lease agreement impacts on ag land
Oil and gas leases are common for many landowners. But, as the race in solar energy develops, many solar companies [...]
Record inventories put burden on wheat markets
Markets are struggling to deal with the record U.S. wheat and global inventories. About 60 percent of the world’s annual [...]
Summer grilling safety tips
Planning to grill through the remaining part of summer? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a few tips before you [...]
Rising temperatures bring pond management concerns
Noticing aquatic weeds in your pond? It’s a common midsummer occurrence, and pond management is key, Texas AgriLife Extension officials [...]
Dr. Judd: Mineral intake in cattle
Ranchers know the importance of getting cows bred is the best way to ensure success in their operation. And mineral [...]