USDA raises 2025 agricultural trade deficit
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting the U.S. agricultural trade deficit will have the largest increase on record in fiscal year 2025. Imports have been growing faster than [...]
New appointees aim to grow Texas shrimp market
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced new members to the Texas Shrimp Advisory Committee, which is responsible for 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. [...]