Hale, Floyd County farmers, ranchers visit lawmakers
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers from Hale and Floyd counties recently met with Congressional lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to discuss the farm bill and its impact on Texas agriculture. The meetings gave [...]
Agricultural losses in Anderson Creek wildfire
The Oklahoma Forestry Service (OFS) reports 367,620 acres of pasture and farmland has burned since the Anderson Creek wildfire started [...]
Cover crops increase yields, survey shows
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) surveyed more than 1,200 farmers on their use of cover crops in 2015. Their results [...]
Beef returns to American’s dinner tables
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Americans will eat an estimated 54.3 pounds of red meat [...]
Surplus of 2016 peanuts could overwhelm warehouse space
If peanut farmers produce as many peanuts in 2016 as they did in 2015, there will not be enough room [...]
Dr. Judd: Preventing laminitis from spring grass in horses
Spring has officially arrived in the Lone Star State. Bluebonnets are blooming. The sun is shining, and green grass has [...]
Improving seasonal climate forecasts for winter wheat farmers
A research survey for Extension winter wheat educators in Texas and three other states is focusing on agricultural decision-timing, weather [...]
Time to stock fish in your private pond, lake
The next two months are a great time to stock your private pond or lake with fish, and the first [...]
Family farm brings Dutch tulips to Texans
By Jessica Domel News Editor More than 5,000 miles from home, a Dutch family is living out their dream on [...]