Doorways to Agriculture teaches students about food, farming
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students and teachers learned all about food and farmers through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Doorways to Agriculture exhibit at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo. Local schools visited the [...]
Researchers verify safety of GE crops
Genetically engineered (GE) crops are safe for consumption and have not been linked to cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, [...]
Despite hail issues, Texas blackberries still available
Mother Nature struck again. This time it’s the blackberry crop in Medina. But local growers—including Love Creek Orchards—are still open [...]
U.S. beef arrives in reopened South African market
U.S. beef recently arrived in South Africa following the reopening of the market earlier this year, according to the U.S. [...]
More meat production forecast in 2017
The recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report shows livestock production and milk production are expected to increase in 2017. [...]
Taiwan opens shipping lanes for U.S. lamb meat
For the first time in 13 years, U.S. lamb meat will be exported to Taiwan. Taiwan imported more than 17 [...]
High Plains cotton farmers urged to look out for thrips
Cotton planting in the High Plains is in full swing, and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service warns farmers to [...]
Texas cotton crop well underway
Cotton is planted, emerging and growing in parts of the Lone Star State. But others are still waiting to plant. [...]
Beekeepers play a large role in Texas crops
Beekeepers are staying busy this time of year, helping pollinate farmers’ crops, said Texas Apiary Inspection Service Chief Inspector Mark [...]