New children’s book about growing blueberries
By Julie Tomascik Editor A new children’s book, I LOVE Blueberries!, takes readers on a fun, educational journey about growing blueberries. The accurate ag book is the latest title from Feeding Minds Press, the American [...]
Farmers borrowing more as farm income goes down
Farmers are borrowing more to pay bills, repayment rates are falling and the number of bankers requesting additional collateral is [...]
Wanted: Low-carb nutrition for horses with special diet needs
By Gary Joiner Editor There are two conditions of ponies and older horses that have many equine owners desperate for [...]
Agriculture, business groups ask court to vacate WOTUS
By Jessica Domel News Editor Texas Farm Bureau, Matagorda County Farm Bureau and more than a dozen other agricultural, municipal [...]
U.S. mid-sized farms decline, study shows
Mid-sized U.S. farms have declined by five percent since 1992, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service [...]
New market for cotton could push demand, prices higher
A new trend in athletic clothing could help give the cotton industry a much-needed boost. Athleisurewear, athletic-inspired clothing that can [...]
Farmers applaud EPA proposal to expand use of Enlist Duo
Farmers across the U.S. applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to amend the registration of Enlist Duo to extend [...]
Conference explores world of opportunities
Hispanics are the nation’s fastest growing minority group, and the population is very young. Hispanic students in Texas and across [...]
Texas veterinarian receives VMLRP award
Regions all across the U.S. are struggling to meet the demand for food animal veterinarians due to widespread shortages. The [...]