Dora named winner for TFB’s AgVentures challenge
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Ava Grace Dora’s idea, LickMate Trio, earned her the top award in Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) AgVentures Challenge: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It state contest. Dora, a senior [...]
New bacterial corn disease found in Texas
Researchers are working to learn more about a corn disease that suddenly appeared in nine U.S. states this summer, including [...]
Texan named finalist in USFRA’s Faces of Farming and Ranching
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A Texan has been named one of the eight finalists in the third class of [...]
New app can help protect herds from heat stress
Prolonged heat exposure can cause problems for cattle herds. But there’s a new tool available for ranchers to help detect [...]
Driverless tractors revealed at Farm Progress Show
Driverless tractors are no longer a concept of the future as the first equipment was demoed at the Farm Progress [...]
Sheep, goat raisers vote to increase predator assessment
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Texas sheep and goat raisers have taken a stand to fight together against a common [...]
Program helps make a difference in rural communities
Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program provides opportunities for farmers to make a difference in rural communities nationwide. Eligible [...]
2016 farm income to surpass original estimates
Following a drop in input prices and farm expenses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts the 2016 net farm [...]
AgLead XII gets look at Midwest agriculture
By Shala Watson Staff Writer A tour through America’s Heartland offered unique experiences and a better understanding of agricultural issues [...]