CWD detected in Brown County high-fence release site
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed at a Brown County high fence ranch. This marks the first detection for the county. A three-and-a-half-year-old female white-tailed deer test positive through postmortem testing conducted to meet CWD [...]
Texas fruit growers could face ‘double whammy’
Unseasonably warm weather could spell trouble for Texas fruit growers. Although the mild temperatures have been enjoyed by most, Texas [...]
Surface water decision a win for farmers, private property
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Water battles in drought-prone Texas have rules to follow. And the Texas Supreme Court’s recent [...]
FDA to test for glyphosate residues on corn, soybeans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to begin testing corn and soybeans for glyphosate residues. Previously, the agency has [...]
Wheat genetic advancements aimed at increasing yields
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is making progress on genetic advancements to help increase wheat yields in the future. A recent [...]
USDA to invest $150 million to help improve working lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program [...]
Historical racing repealed
The Texas Racing Commission voted Thursday to repeal its endorsement of historical racing terminals. The 5-4 vote ends a long [...]
Quail numbers, deer quality improve in Throckmorton County
Increased numbers of bobwhite quail and the best white-tailed deer hunting season in decades on one Throckmorton County ranch is [...]
Texas remains drought-free, but for how long?
Lack of expected rainfall from El Niño has the Lone Star State once again facing dry conditions. Although drought levels [...]