Workshops set to help RGV farmers with water treaty grant applications
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will host three workshops to help farmers who need additional support to complete their 1944 Water Treaty Grant application. Grant applications opened in early April for the $280 million [...]
U.S. strives to eliminate cotton contamination
Ranked high in the world in quality, U.S. cotton is in demand for manufacturing yarns and fabrics needed for top-of-the-line [...]
Used tractor sales down for John Deere
Low commodity prices and reduced U.S. farm income are forcing farmers to trim their spending. And that has farm equipment [...]
Rains stain Texas cotton, cause mold, produce sprouts in bolls
By Jessica Domel News Editor While recent rains may benefit some, Texas cotton farmers from the Coastal Bend to the [...]
Plan ahead for fall, winter forages
By Adam Russell AgriLife Today Mid and late August is a good time for producers to plan ahead for winter [...]
Fertilizer prices drop substantially
With the commodity market struggling as prices continue to fall, there is some good news for farmers. Fertilizer prices are [...]
The dangers of feeding wild alligators
A growing wild alligator population in Texas and increased development in once rural areas of the state means more human [...]
Texas tomatoes popular with backyard farmers
The small-scale market for fresh Texas tomatoes is growing, serving up an opportunity to gain back some of its steady [...]
Beginning farmers, ranchers to receive funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is “hopeful” about the future for beginning farmers and ranchers. This week, he announced $18 million [...]