Farmers, ranchers advocate for agriculture at state Capitol
By Julie Tomascik Editor Conversations about the right to farm and ranch, funding for Texas water, and farm and ranch land conservation echoed through the halls and offices at the state Capitol as Texas [...]
Texas conservation council awards $1.4 million in grants
The Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council recently approved $1.4 million dollars in conservation easements to help bring more [...]
New vaccine targets cattle fever ticks in Texas
The cattle fever tick, and the disease it carries, has the capability to cripple the Texas cattle industry, if not [...]
Six tips for accurate seed placement
A sense of uncertainty looms with each planting season. Markets, weather and pests can wreak havoc on a crop. But [...]
Tarleton receives grant for gardening programs, outreach
Students at Tarleton State University will soon be able to take sustainable food-related courses thanks to a U.S. Department of [...]
EQIP application deadline approaches
The deadline to apply for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is just around the corner. Applications must be submitted to [...]
Sorghum farmers on standby as courts review Transform
By Justin Green Staff Writer Though it may be beneficial for sorghum growers, Dow AgroSciences’ Transform WG might not be [...]
Reduce herd losses to blackleg
Clostridial diseases can challenge the health of a cow herd. And blackleg is one disease that many ranchers often encounter. [...]
Bring agriculture to life in your school
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Agriculture is a mystery for some students. Its deep roots in Texas lie just beyond [...]