Texas’ only sugar mill to close permanently
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas’ only sugar mill is closing after 51 years of growing and processing sugarcane into raw sugar in the Rio Grande Valley. The harvest and milling season, which was recently completed, [...]
Local farmers, community donate harvest to high school seniors
By Jessica Domel Field Editor They planted the seeds. Nourished them. Prepared for a fruitful harvest. For the farmers of [...]
USDA trade mission spurs record ethanol exports to China
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a significant jump in ethanol exports to China this year, following a [...]
USFRA announces next Food Dialogue event
While the concept of sustainability has different meanings for different people, most consumers agree it's becoming increasingly important in food [...]
Texas A&M unmanned aerial systems teams meet
By Robert Burns Team members of the Texas A&M Coordinated Agricultural Unmanned Aerial Systems Project had a lot to “show [...]
USDA surveys beekeepers on health of bee colonies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reaching out to beekeepers and farmers across the nation [...]
APHIS changes GE wheat permitting requirements
Beginning Jan. 1, developers of genetically engineered (GE) wheat varieties must apply for permits before conducting field tests. The U.S. [...]
Water conservation policy effectiveness depends on farmer economics
By Kay Ledbetter (VERNON, Texas)—Farming is a business, and the actions of farmers will be based on economics—even when it [...]
Farmers, ag organizations ask USDA to consider cottonseed coverage
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A combination of high inputs, low prices and no safety net could spell disaster for [...]