Texas expects dry, challenging spring
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Drought conditions will likely strengthen this spring as Texas faces rising temperatures and below-average precipitation, according to the latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “We're already [...]
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance debuts SMART Farm
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA) recently introduced a new communications concept, called SMART Farm, aimed at bridging the [...]
Statewide grain indemnity fund vote fails
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas grain farmers have voted not to establish a statewide grain indemnity fund. With a total [...]
More market hogs expected in 2017
More market-ready hogs are expected to emerge in 2017, which could lead to a negative outlook for farm prices, according [...]
Cotton still remains in Texas fields
Some Texas farmers are still harvesting their cotton, while gins throughout the Big Country and Concho Valley are operating around [...]
Veterinary Feed Directive regulations now in place
By Julie Tomascik Editor The new year brought new regulations for farmers and ranchers. Under the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), [...]
Keep deer populations healthy through winter
Deer season is over in most parts of the state, except for a few counties. But Texas AgriLife Extension Service [...]
AFBF launches new resource for middle school teachers
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a fun, new online platform for middle school educators highlighting makerspace [...]
Cattle fever tick marches northward
By Julie Tomascik Editor Ticks, cattle and wildlife are once again at center stage in South Texas as cattle fever [...]