USDA authorizes emergency haying, grazing on CRP acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) authorizes the release of emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres nationwide to livestock producers affected by the recent wildfires in Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. “Many [...]
Number of organic farms continues to grow
After a decade of continued growth, organic farms still remain on the rise, according to new data from the U.S. [...]
Rollback taxes on ag valuation to be studied in interim
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Farming and ranching is a tough business. Volatile markets, weather impacts and uncertainty are part [...]
Dicamba proposed for GE cotton, soybeans
Cotton and soybean growers may be closer to having another tool to reduce the spread of glyphosate-resistant weeds. The Environmental [...]
Drought conditions persist in Texas Panhandle
Texas has received above normal rainfall in March throughout most parts of the state. Historic flooding in East Texas gave [...]
Agriculture thrives, evolves within DFW metroplex
By Shala Watson Public Relations Intern Dallas is known for its big city lights and high rise buildings. But a [...]
Keys to sustaining this year’s Texas bobwhite quail
Can this year’s high population of bobwhite quail in Texas be sustained? It’s a question Dr. Dale Rollins is being [...]
Texas Food Connection events bring farmers, consumers together
Food. It’s a simple connection everyone shares. And a year-round effort—Texas Food Connection Day—brings farmers and consumers together to celebrate [...]
New CWD cases discovered at captive deer breeding facilities
Two new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Texas captive deer, including the first confirmed from a live test [...]