TFB urges support for domestic sterile fly facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is calling for swift Congressional action to strengthen the nation’s defenses against a dangerous livestock pest: the New World screwworm (NWS). Members of the Texas Congressional [...]
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 [...]
Concho Valley farmers see good sorghum yields
By Jessica Domel News Editor Wet weather and good timing have led to great grain sorghum yields in the Concho [...]
Recent rains help keep Texas drought in check
A "heat dome" brought extreme dry conditions and drought to Texas in July and early August, but a change in [...]
Cash rents a mixed bag in Texas
Cash rents for irrigated cropland, dryland cropland and pastureland were a mixed bag in Texas, according to the latest United [...]