Fall corn décor infected by tar spot
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Seasonal fall corn décor sold at large retailers across Texas has been identified to be infested with Phyllacora maydis fungus, also known as tar spot. Tar spot does not affect [...]
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 [...]
Drought worsens in East Texas
There’s both good news and bad news when it comes to the drought situation in Texas. First, the good news: [...]
Lamar County Farm Bureau recognized for innovation
A community mourning the loss of one of its own is being recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation for [...]
With organic rice in demand, scientists to help farmers improve production
Organic rice is increasingly desired by U.S. consumers, but farmers know that growing the grain chemically free can mean providing [...]
Firefighters battle fires across parched Texas
Dry air and an abundance of vegetation brought on by spring rains are fueling fires across parts of Texas. The [...]
Sequestration could affect farm bill payments
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers relying on farm bill safety net programs will have to wait [...]