Oral Rabies Vaccination Program expands bait distribution area
Far West Texas will now be included in Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) bait drop. The annual program began Jan. 7 and now includes bait distribution in [...]
Meat consumption on the rise
Americans are once again eating more meat. Falling prices have brought many back to the table, according to Progressive Farmer, [...]
Sanderson Farms defends antibiotic use
The poultry industry has seen a shift to cage-free and raised without antibiotics. But one major poultry processor is standing [...]
AFBF joins nationwide immigration reform campaign
Business and agricultural groups that have struggled to push congressional action on immigration reform for years are hoping there will [...]
National Farmers Market Week underway
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaimed Aug. 7-13 as National Farmers Market Week to honor and celebrate the important role that [...]
Three ways to build your shotgun skills
A little warm-up before dove season is always a good idea. A short online video demonstrates three everyday exercises that [...]
USDA announces $11.2 million for American dairy farmers
The American dairy industry is receiving a virtual shot in the arm from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agency [...]
Bats are a valuable resource for agriculture
Bats are nocturnal creatures that move with stealth and speed. They patrol farmland using echo location to capture their insect [...]
Alternative crops add options for farmers
Although alternative crops won’t replace top commodities, they will serve as drought-tolerant rotation options that can pay off when the [...]