TFB’s Doorways to Agriculture exhibit at fairs, events this year
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Consumers of all ages are invited to explore the world of Texas agriculture at stock shows and events this year through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Doorways to Agriculture exhibit. [...]
Airless tire developed for irrigation systems
Flat tires usually occur at the worst times-during harvest, in the rain or when its over 100 degrees outside. To [...]
USDA forecasts downturn in net farm income
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) predicts U.S. net farm income this year [...]
Fish dying in North, East Texas ponds
High temperatures, cloudy days and cool thunderstorms are contributing to wholesale fish die-offs in farm ponds in North and East [...]
Drought, heat, insect tolerant sesame good for RGV farm family
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Too much rain. Not enough. One thing is certain about Texas weather. It’s never the [...]
Economic downturn in China could hurt U.S. ag
Speculation that China's economy is faltering has some U.S. economists worried how their downturn might affect products here in the [...]
Drought creeps back into Texas
Just weeks after much-needed rains graced the state, drought conditions have returned for 25 percent of Texas. That’s up from [...]
Beef fat fuels jets
One rancher’s beef fat is now another man’s jet fuel. According to Texas Public Radio, more and more biofuel producers [...]
Promising RGV cotton yields expected
It’s been hot by human standards with up to a 110-degree heat index rating in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) [...]