USDA offers disaster assistance to farmers, ranchers impacted by wildfires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help Texas farmers and ranchers recover from recent wildfires. Producers impacted by wildfires should contact their local USDA Service Center to report [...]
Managing worms, internal parasites in cattle
Intestinal parasites in cattle pose a large problem for ranchers. The worms can “hibernate in the wall of the stomach [...]
Senate Ag Committee chair proposes GMO bill
Later this week, the Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to review and markup a seven-page GMO labeling bill proposed by [...]
Drought conditions return to Texas
After a refreshing 11-week break, parts of the Lone Star State are once again facing drought conditions. According to the [...]
Texas fruit growers could face ‘double whammy’
Unseasonably warm weather could spell trouble for Texas fruit growers. Although the mild temperatures have been enjoyed by most, Texas [...]
Surface water decision a win for farmers, private property
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Water battles in drought-prone Texas have rules to follow. And the Texas Supreme Court’s recent [...]
FDA to test for glyphosate residues on corn, soybeans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to begin testing corn and soybeans for glyphosate residues. Previously, the agency has [...]
Wheat genetic advancements aimed at increasing yields
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is making progress on genetic advancements to help increase wheat yields in the future. A recent [...]
USDA to invest $150 million to help improve working lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program [...]