Texas pumpkin crop great this fall
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite the hot summer, Texas pumpkin farmers saw increases in yields and quality. Good rains around planting led to an optimistic growing season for the pumpkin crop, but the [...]
Grazing management could increase profit for ranchers
Better grazing management can help cut winter feeding costs and could increase profits for ranchers, according to research from the [...]
EPA says glyphosate likely not carcinogenic
After much controversy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report concluding that glyphosate is likely not carcinogenic to humans. [...]
Protect your wallet, identity with VerifID
By Shala Watson Staff Writer It can start with a sudden drop in your checking account. A suspicious call from [...]
Celebrating Texas agriculture at the State Fair
By Jessica Domel News Editor Big Tex is tipping his legendary hat to Texas farmers, ranchers and dairymen. The 55-foot [...]
Favorable forage conditions heading into fall
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Fall has arrived. But in typical Texas style, the hot temperatures are still hanging on. [...]
Anthrax case found in Southwest Texas deer
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has confirmed anthrax in about 30 white-tailed deer at a Kinney County Ranch in [...]
Upcoming citrus referendum targets pests, diseases
Texas citrus growers in the Rio Grande Valley will vote in October whether to take a next step in their [...]
Texas pumpkin crop looking good
Despite some struggles this summer, Texas pumpkin crops are in good shape, according to Matt Norton, owner of Fiddlesticks Farms [...]