Report shows sheep inventory up in Texas, U.S.
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas sheep producers are seeing growth in their flocks, with the state’s total inventory increasing by 5% over the past year, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
Investing in agricultural education
By Jessica Domel News Editor Potatoes grow on trees. Milk comes from the grocery store. All corn is sweet. Food [...]
Ranchers in East Texas face flooding
By Justin Green Staff Writer Flooding throughout Texas has impacted farmers who have newly planted crop fields. Like those farmers, [...]
Collegiate Discussion Meet applications open
In college and like to discuss agricultural topics? Submit your application to participate in this year’s Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) [...]
Texas Brigades application deadline looms
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its 24th annual Texas Brigades wildlife leadership camps, and the March 15 [...]
Hidden tax law could threaten small business partnerships
Farmers and ranchers claiming a small business partnership will no longer get the streamlined tax-filing exception currently available under existing [...]
APHIS proposes TB, brucellosis regulation changes
By Justin Green Staff Writer A recently proposed Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) rule would require each state [...]
Cattle feeders trimming losses
Drovers Cattle Network reports cattle feeders recorded average losses of $141 per head. It’s a $14 improvement compared to last [...]
Abbott appoints presiding officer, four to TAHC
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has new leadership tasked with protecting the health of livestock and poultry across the [...]