H-2A wage rates increase labor costs in Texas, U.S.
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Farmers in Texas and across the nation will have to pay more per hour for H-2A workers this year. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its first iteration of [...]
USDA announces plans for Arizona sterile fly dispersal facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its response to New World screwworm with plans [...]
USDA announces $35 million to combat feral hogs on ag land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $35 million in partnerships to combat the destructive impacts of feral swine [...]
USDA plans phased reopening of southern ports
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock imports from Mexico will soon resume through southern ports under a phased reopening announced [...]
U.S. House approves budget framework with farm aid
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. House approved a budget framework Thursday, July 23, that would allow lawmakers to move [...]
Ranchers begin recovery after another round of devastating floods
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Just over a year after historic flooding devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country, [...]
FDA authorizes NWS prevention drug for horses
By Julie Tomascik Editor Horse owners and veterinarians have a new tool to help protect horses from New World screwworm [...]
Irving Summer Ag Institute brings agriculture to teachers
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas teachers learned more about agriculture and how they can incorporate agriculture into their classrooms [...]
South Plains cotton farmer cautiously optimistic despite dry conditions
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Dry conditions made for a challenging start to the growing season, but South Plains cotton [...]