Rising quail numbers signal promising hunting season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Timely rains and improved habitat have sparked optimism for bobwhite and scaled quail hunters to kick off the 2024 hunting season. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s [...]
Successfully convert herds to a short calving season
A longer calving season is more difficult to manage, while a short breeding season adds value to a calf crop [...]
Tractor, combine sales mostly down
This could be a difficult year for tractor and combine sales. A new report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers [...]
Trusting species research on your property
By Gary Joiner Editor Researchers in Texas are looking for data on species that are believed to be declining. They’re [...]
Senator Cruz meets with Texas Farm Bureau, other farm groups
The current and future state of Texas agriculture was at the forefront of a recent visit by U.S. Senator Ted [...]
Add your voice to eminent domain reform
Thousands of stories have been shared. Issues brought to light. And even more reason for eminent domain reform. To date, [...]
West Nile virus a threat for horses
Whether riding horses for pleasure or using them to work cattle on a ranch, it’s important to keep them vaccinated [...]
Rural education, workforce needs addressed at legislative summit
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Dozens of state representatives, senators, county officials, school board members and educational professionals, along with [...]
U.S. farmland values drop
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed a widespread drop in farmland values with the highest losses in the [...]