USDA finalizes poultry tournament rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week finalized a new rule restricting how poultry integrators score and penalize contract growers under the poultry tournament system. The rule will require "processors to fairly and transparently [...]
New wildlife feeder designs, feed formulas available
Wildlife feed and wildlife feeders are popular purchases across Texas. That’s especially true in the Texas Hill Country. Dale Garner, [...]
Rains dampen wildfire potential in Texas
Recent rains have helped extinguish wildfire potential, but late season growth could cause future concerns. Early rains fueled the growth [...]
U.S. strives to eliminate cotton contamination
Ranked high in the world in quality, U.S. cotton is in demand for manufacturing yarns and fabrics needed for top-of-the-line [...]
Used tractor sales down for John Deere
Low commodity prices and reduced U.S. farm income are forcing farmers to trim their spending. And that has farm equipment [...]
Rains stain Texas cotton, cause mold, produce sprouts in bolls
By Jessica Domel News Editor While recent rains may benefit some, Texas cotton farmers from the Coastal Bend to the [...]
Plan ahead for fall, winter forages
By Adam Russell AgriLife Today Mid and late August is a good time for producers to plan ahead for winter [...]
Fertilizer prices drop substantially
With the commodity market struggling as prices continue to fall, there is some good news for farmers. Fertilizer prices are [...]
The dangers of feeding wild alligators
A growing wild alligator population in Texas and increased development in once rural areas of the state means more human [...]