Applications open for 2025 Family Land Heritage program
Texas farmers and ranchers who have kept their land in continuous agricultural production for at least 100 years can apply to the Family Land Heritage  program. The program, which is administered by the Texas Department [...]
Texas eggs rolling toward cage-free production
Retail interest in cage-free eggs gained additional momentum in April, and Texas egg producers are already making investments in new [...]
Hay bales: The skinny on size
Hay comes in various sizes and quality. And size really does matter. It impacts the total weight of hay in [...]
Texas red meat totals increase for April
Texas commercial red meat production for April was recorded at 362.2 million pounds, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
Attention graduates: Jobs available in agriculture
By Jessica Domel News Editor Thousands of college students across Texas are walking the stage this month, collecting their diplomas [...]
Virtual reality used in veterinary education
Virtual reality (VR) is a popular trend for both entertainment and education. And for the first time, the technology is [...]
Texas broilers, eggs at six-week highs
Texas hit six-week highs for the amount of eggs laid and broilers placed at the end of last week. A [...]
New appointees aim to grow Texas shrimp market
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced new members to the Texas Shrimp Advisory Committee, which is responsible for the [...]
Researchers verify safety of GE crops
Genetically engineered (GE) crops are safe for consumption and have not been linked to cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, [...]