U.S., Texas cattle numbers continue to decline
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. and Texas cattle herds once again showed decreases on the Jan. 1 cattle inventory report released this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). There were 87.2 [...]
TPWD Steps Up Free-Ranging Deer Disease Surveillance
With the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in two captive deer breeding facilities in south-central Texas, the Texas [...]
Texas schools celebrating National Teach Ag Day
The men and women who work year-round to help our nation’s children learn about agriculture are being celebrated today during [...]
Read hazardous chemical data before using products on the farm
If you work with agricultural chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials, including pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, diesel fuel and/or disinfectant products, [...]
Time to renew ag sales tax registration
By Brant Wilbourn TFB Associate Director of Commodity and Regulatory Activities A valid agricultural and timber registration number is required [...]
Texas food prices show slight dip
A trip to the grocery store will leave consumers with more money in their wallet, according to the latest Texas [...]
State Fair opens Friday
In less than two days, Big Tex will officially begin welcoming crowds to the 2015 State Fair of Texas in [...]
Drought intensifies, expands
Nearly 30 percent of Texas is now experiencing dry or drought-like conditions. According to the latest drought monitor from the [...]
Ag on the small screen
Coming soon to a television near you—American agriculture! A group of men and women representing America's farmers and ranchers recently [...]