TAHC, Texas A&M receive $1.29 million for animal disease response
Six projects in Texas were awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Five of the projects were submitted by Texas A&M University, and one project [...]
New peanut variety released
Lariat, a new peanut variety, could be the final development to push 100 percent high oleic production in the Southwest. [...]
Emergency request granted to help farmers battle sugarcane aphids
By Jessica Domel News Editor There’s good news for grain sorghum growers across Texas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has [...]
Controversial anti-ag billboards taken down
Two anti-agriculture billboards in Washington state have been voluntarily removed after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a statement saying [...]
U.S. rice production dropped 13 percent in 2015
Smaller plantings and a lower average yield were factors that led to a 13 percent decline in U.S. rice production [...]
Agricultural drone market on the rise
The agricultural drone market will see a jump from $494 million to $3.69 billion by the year 2022, according to [...]
Summer Ag Institute applications due soon
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Eager minds. Encouraging teachers. And agriculture. It’s a recipe for learning in the classroom. [...]
Vermont labeling law will affect Texas, nation
By Jessica Domel News Editor A new law in a small state will have a big impact on farmers, ranchers, [...]
USDA funding available to repay veterinary student loans
The heavy load of student debt from veterinary school is driving up the shortage of veterinarians across the country and [...]