Bill aims to educate public, protect livestock from balloon releases
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced in the Texas Legislature seeks to curb a threat to the state’s livestock: released balloons. HB 2669 by Rep. Bobby Guerra would establish a voluntary reporting system and [...]
South Plains could experience high impact fire weather
According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the South Plains area of Texas is experiencing “above normal temperatures,” high winds and [...]
Applications underway for conservation easement grants
Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program is looking for applicants to buy conservation easements on agricultural based lands. In [...]
Transitioning cropland to pastureland requires multi-year planning
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife A growing interest in shifting out of crop production and into a forage-based system [...]
Flying within the confines of the law
By Jessica Domel News Editor As drones grow in popularity, so do the legal questions surrounding their use. Drone, or [...]
Caring for calves during, after birth
It’s calving season for many across the state. Dr. Bob Judd, host of Texas Vet News on the Texas Farm [...]
Texas agriculture to face obstacles in 2016
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Record high prices have come and gone, leaving management decisions to maximize profitability for Texas [...]
Wildlife habitat flourishing in far West Texas
Misty Sumner, a wildlife biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Van Horn, told the Texas Farm Bureau [...]
Deadlines loom for disaster assistance programs
Texas livestock producers should contact their local Farm Service Agency office immediately if they have livestock, forage or feed losses [...]