Fifth graders learn about agriculture through hands-on activities
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Over 300 fifth graders from Pine Tree Middle School know more about agriculture thanks to the efforts of Gregg County Farm Bureau. “I enjoyed being able to show the kids [...]
AgriLife’s Multi-County Wheat Tour slated for May 1
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will conduct a Multi-County Wheat Tour for residents of Taylor, Callahan, Shackelford and [...]
AFBF urges Congress to reauthorize Grain Standards Act
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) leaders recently urged Congress to reauthorize the Grain Standards Act, according to an AFBF news [...]
Applicants sought for Family Land Heritage program
Family farmers and ranchers are invited to apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Family Land Heritage (FLH) program. [...]
TWDB to host first Water U! work session April 29, Austin
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will host its first Water U! work session at 8:30 a.m. on April 29 [...]
Rancher Roundtable’s prescribed fire training set for May 13-15, Abilene
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) and several state and federal agencies will conduct the Rancher Roundtable: Facilitating the [...]
Frankston farmers receive TFA’s Outstanding Tree Farm award
Richard and Pat Saunders’ tree operation in Frankston has been recognized by the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) as the 2015 [...]
New yield exclusion has farmers doing their math
It’s not quite calculus, but it’s getting pretty close with all options Congress has added to the federal crop insurance [...]
Today marks 45th anniversary of Earth Day
This year, Earth Day is celebrating its 45th anniversary on April 22. The first Earth Day in 1970 is what [...]