USDA requires biosecurity audits for HPAI indemnity program
Poultry farms seeking compensation for the loss of birds and eggs due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) will have to get a biosecurity audit before restocking, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). [...]
Feral swine damage water quality
No matter the water source, feral swine will muddy it. And destroy pastures, fields and other property along the way. [...]
Landowner liability highlighted in lease document
If you let someone on your property, are you betting the farm? What's your landowner liability? Those are questions Judon Fambrough, [...]
Bayer raises bid for Monsanto
After Bayer AG’s initial bid for Monsanto Co. was rebuffed, the company has increased their offer to $125 a share [...]
Feeling the Texas heat?
By Adam Russell Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Texas cattle and livestock are starting to feel the heat as summer temperatures [...]
New caucus formed to focus on rural broadband
A group of senators launched a new caucus to focus on strengthening broadband infrastructure and deployment across the country, according [...]
TFB submits comments on organic welfare rule
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) issued comments in opposition of the proposed revisions to the National Organic Program, because both organic [...]
Risk, compensation important in ag leasing options
By Kay Ledbetter AgriLife Extension Leasing is a common option for individuals who want to participate in agricultural operations but [...]
A blue summer for Texas blueberry growers?
Location, location, location. It was the difference between a bountiful blueberry crop and one that fell short of expectations for [...]