Hunters critical to fever tick prevention
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds hunters in the Rio Grande Valley to have any deer or exotics they harvest in a cattle fever tick quarantine area tested before [...]
Assistance available through Livestock Indemnity Program
Farmers and ranchers who have animal death losses due to the Texas floods can apply for federal aid through the [...]
Ag aviators help move industry higher
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Yellow planes paint the blue skies as they fly over fields of vibrant crops. Agricultural [...]
USFRA searches for next Faces of Farming and Ranching
When consumers hear about agriculture on the news or social media, it’s a constant challenge for farmers and ranchers to [...]
TWDB approves ag water conservation grants
Seven agricultural water conservation programs from across Texas were awarded more than $525,000 in grants through the Texas Water Development [...]
New tool for fever tick eradication
After five years of research and development, a new fever tick vaccine is now available to help Texas ranchers battle [...]
Dr. Judd: Ensure horses receive enough electrolytes
This time of year, as temperatures rise, it’s important for horse owners to ensure their livestock receive enough fluids and [...]
USDA program to provide some relief to cotton farmers
Cotton farmers across the United States will split an estimated $300 million in shared assistance payments made available through the [...]
Decreasing summer pneumonia in calves
By this time of year, most beef calves in Texas are already on the ground, which means ranchers should be [...]