Farmers, ranchers continue opposition to estate tax
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Repeal is the most effective way to protect family-run businesses from the estate tax, according to Farm Bureau and more than 50 other organizations. The groups, along with the [...]
Fundamentals of water quality workshop slated for Aug. 6-7
A Fundamentals of Developing a Water Quality Monitoring Plan workshop, hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute, is set for [...]
Campbell to cut artificial flavors, colors
By the end of fiscal 2018, Campbell Soup Co. will make all of its North American products without artificial colors [...]
Stallman speaks on advancement of GMO labeling bill in House
The following is a statement by Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, regarding HR 1599, the Safe [...]
Equine rules adopted at TAHC meeting
At a Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) meeting June 9, several rules were adopted that are now in effect. One [...]
Texas A&M AgriLife to host two trainings in dairy animal handling
Two animal handling training programs–one in the Panhandle and one in Central Texas—will be presented in August by the Texas [...]
Study shows drones could provide higher returns for farmers
A recent study revealed that when drone systems developed by the company Measure are used to scout crops and 3-D [...]
6666 Ranch receives environmental stewardship award
The 6666 Ranch in Guthrie has received one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards and will be [...]
Pond management workshop set for Aug. 7, Hondo
A Pond Management Workshop will be held Aug. 7 in Hondo. The workshop, which will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., [...]