Farmers, ranchers talk farm bill, water, trade on Capitol Hill
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Nearly 350 Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners traveled to Washington, D.C., at the end of April to meet with lawmakers, share their stories and advocate for the future of [...]
Indigo Cotton a new water efficiency product
Water is a precious resource, and the demand for water-efficient crops continues to grow. A Boston-based company has developed a [...]
Produce is trending with consumers
Consumers continue to influence the food trends, including the produce market. And produce growers and companies are working to keep [...]
Dry conditions fuel wildfire threat across Texas
The rains Texas received this spring and early summer have quickly turned the state into a tinderbox as warm temperatures [...]
YF&R Fall Tour set for Sept. 9-11, Rio Grande Valley
The 2016 Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Fall Tour provides a unique opportunity for young farmers and [...]
Solar lease agreement impacts on ag land
Oil and gas leases are common for many landowners. But, as the race in solar energy develops, many solar companies [...]
Record inventories put burden on wheat markets
Markets are struggling to deal with the record U.S. wheat and global inventories. About 60 percent of the world’s annual [...]
Summer grilling safety tips
Planning to grill through the remaining part of summer? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a few tips before you [...]
Rising temperatures bring pond management concerns
Noticing aquatic weeds in your pond? It’s a common midsummer occurrence, and pond management is key, Texas AgriLife Extension officials [...]