U.S., Texas economies driven by food, agriculture sectors
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The latest Feeding the Economy report shows how vital the food and agriculture sectors are to the Texas and U.S. economies. The study, commissioned by 34 food and agriculture groups, [...]
U.S. rice production dropped 13 percent in 2015
Smaller plantings and a lower average yield were factors that led to a 13 percent decline in U.S. rice production [...]
Agricultural drone market on the rise
The agricultural drone market will see a jump from $494 million to $3.69 billion by the year 2022, according to [...]
Summer Ag Institute applications due soon
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Eager minds. Encouraging teachers. And agriculture. It’s a recipe for learning in the classroom. [...]
Vermont labeling law will affect Texas, nation
By Jessica Domel News Editor A new law in a small state will have a big impact on farmers, ranchers, [...]
USDA funding available to repay veterinary student loans
The heavy load of student debt from veterinary school is driving up the shortage of veterinarians across the country and [...]
Workshop to connect military veterans to agriculture
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in cooperation with the Texas AgrAbility Project and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will [...]
Input from cow-calf stakeholders needed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (USDA NAHMS) is seeking input from cattlemen on the most [...]
Research project aims to simplify crop irrigation management
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have begun Phase 2 of Precision Ag Irrigation Leadership (PAIL) project to simplify and synchronize irrigation [...]