Recent rainfall could lead to increase in armyworms
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Recent rains and cooler temperatures have been a welcome relief across the state, but they’ve also brought an unwanted pest—armyworms. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts encourage farmers and [...]
Supreme Court denies whooping crane appeal
By Jessica Domel Field Editor The control of Texas waterways will remain firmly in the hands of state officials following [...]
Texas A&M opens new avian health complex
A new avian health complex opens today at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), [...]
Hot. Hot. Hot.
Temperatures are soaring and cattle are stressing. Although there have been no reports of large death losses, the heat reduces [...]
Young Farmer & Rancher competitions deadline approaches
Want a new truck or ATV? Now is the time to throw your hat in the ring for a chance [...]
Are your horses drinking enough water?
It's summer time in Texas, and we're not the only ones sweating it out. Livestock, including horses, are also trying [...]
Astronauts eat first space food. Far out!
One small step for man. One giant leap for lettuce lovers everywhere. In a recording breaking bite, astronauts aboard the [...]
Legislation corrects duplicative pesticide permit requirements
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Aug. 5 approved a Farm Bureau-supported bill, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act [...]
Spring rains lead to high hay yields
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Years of dry, barren summers are a not-so-distant memory. But the green fields across Texas [...]