USDA tells Mexico to fight screwworms or face trade restrictions
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a strong warning to Mexico over the weekend, calling for the country to take immediate action to control the spread of the New World screwworm [...]
NOAA predicts up to eight hurricanes this year
After three relatively slow years, forecasters expect a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season, according to NBC-DFW. But climate conditions are making [...]
Wild pigs plague the Lone Star State
By Gary Joiner Editor The reality of wild pigs in Texas is rooted in their remarkable numbers. If unchecked, the [...]
Wildlife camp application deadline extended
Summertime means summer camps in nature’s classroom, and there’s still time left to sign up for the Wildlife Conservation Camp. [...]
Forestry officials find emerald ash borer in Texas
The invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle has been detected in Texas. The beetle is a non-native, wood-boring pest that [...]
Changes ahead with Veterinary Feed Directive
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A simple formula for raising livestock? It doesn’t exist. Each operation is different—10 chickens, 100 [...]
Leaf blast detected early in Texas rice fields
Cases of leaf blast have been reported in Texas rice farms earlier than usual, according to AgFax. Farmers found the [...]
TAHC names Schwartz as Texas state veterinarian
AUSTIN—The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) named Dr. Andy Schwartz as Texas' state veterinarian and the commission's executive director. The 13 [...]
Monsanto declines Bayer’s $62 billion offer
Bayer AG offered to buy Monsanto Co. for $62 billion last week, but Monsanto declined, according to the New York [...]