Ag trade deficit forecast to reach record high in 2025
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to reach a record $42.5 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2025, which begins Oct. 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Outlook [...]
Blanco CFB presents garden grant to local school district
Blanco County Farm Bureau President Don Casey recently presented a local school district with grant funding from Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
TPWD details plans for hunter-harvested CWD sample collections
Texas hunters wishing to assist with the statewide chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring effort this fall can do so by [...]
Dr. Judd: Fall pasture can cause foundering
When you think of horses foundering, you think of them breaking into the feed room and eating an entire bag [...]
Will rain hurt the Plains cotton crop?
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Rain. It's a blessing for most Texans who now tire of ongoing drought-like conditions, but [...]
Drones may need to be registered
Use drones for fun? Or to scout crops and check on livestock? You may soon have to register the machines. [...]
Two-part workshop to help beginning, small farmers, ranchers, veterans
Whether you’re looking to start a farm or ranch, have a small farm or ranch or are a veteran considering [...]
Selective harvesting important for wildlife management
One of the most important wildlife management tools for hunters and landowners in Texas is selective harvest. Selective harvest is [...]
Upcoming rains more of a prelude than El Niño
By Robert Burns Texas A&M AgriLife The forecast of rains for Texas this week will be music to many farmers [...]