Disaster declaration issued for RGV flooding
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for four counties in the Rio Grande Valley that were impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding last week. The counties included in the [...]
Upcoming debate of Packers and Stockyards Act rules
Since 1921, the Packers and Stockyards Act has protected farmers and ranchers from unfair and deceptive practices at livestock and [...]
New cattle fever tick case discovered in South Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has confirmed the presence of cattle fever ticks after a suspect tick was found [...]
Ag awareness in an urban classroom
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Engaged. Eager. Excited. That describes students in Hillarie Rollins’ first grade classroom at Forest Ridge [...]
USDA releases final farm income forecast for 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Economic Research Service (ERS) released its final farm income forecast for 2016. The agency [...]
Grow calf value on the ranch
Ranchers can capture more dollars for their calves by adding value at the ranch, and that helps mitigate the risks [...]
Wildlife Photo Show focuses on behind-the-scenes details
The Wildlife Photo Show from professional photographer Russell Graves of Childress is a new online series that features regular episodes of [...]
U.S. farm equipment exports keep dropping
For the first three quarters of 2016 compared to the same time last year, exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment have [...]
FSA extends deadline for the County Committee elections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the deadline to submit 2016 County Committee ballots has [...]