Lawmakers urge fast-track approval of screwworm treatments for livestock
By Julie Tomascik Editor A group of Congressional lawmakers is urging federal agencies to fast-track approvals of anti-parasitic treatments for livestock in response to the growing threat of the New World screwworm (NWS). U.S. Rep. [...]
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 [...]
Wildfire assistance deadline extended to May 31
The deadline to apply for wildfire assistance through the Texas Farm Bureau Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund has been extended. Applications [...]
Heat, insects destroy RGV produce
The Valley Morning Star reports produce growers in the Rio Grande Valley are struggling to save their cool season crops [...]
Soil and Water Stewardship Week highlights voluntary land stewardship
In Texas, Soil and Water Stewardship Week is April 30-May 7 and the focus this year is “No Land No [...]