USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) into the U.S. "Due to the threat of New World [...]
USDA announces $11.2 million for American dairy farmers
The American dairy industry is receiving a virtual shot in the arm from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agency [...]
Bats are a valuable resource for agriculture
Bats are nocturnal creatures that move with stealth and speed. They patrol farmland using echo location to capture their insect [...]
Alternative crops add options for farmers
Although alternative crops won’t replace top commodities, they will serve as drought-tolerant rotation options that can pay off when the [...]
New class of game wardens, state park police officers graduates
After seven months of rigorous training, 41 game warden cadets and five state park police officers recently graduated in Austin. [...]
Lawmakers show strong support for sugar industry
Top lawmakers showed strong support for the sugar industry at the American Sugar Alliance’s (ASA) annual Sweetener Symposium this week. [...]
Federal judge to hear Red River land case in 2017
By Jessica Domel News Editor The legal battle over property along the Red River will continue to rage on in [...]
Coastal Bend grain elevators make room for bumper crops
Farmers in the Coastal Bend region are nearly complete with corn harvest, and grain elevators are trying to make room [...]
TFB presents two scholarships through Texas 4-H Foundation
Investing in youth and devoting money and time to develop stronger leaders for the future is a fundamental value of [...]