Potential fishing regulation changes proposed
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter To support spotted seatrout populations as they continue to recover from a freeze in 2021, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is considering changes in the daily bag limit [...]
AgriLife rainwater harvesting course set for April 7-9, Dallas
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research (AgriLife) will conduct the Rainwater University 2015, April 7-9 in Dallas, according AgriLife Today. Open [...]
USDA projects sorghum acres soar 11 percent in 2015
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) March 31 Prospective Plantings report, grain sorghum acres could soar 11 percent [...]
Farmer explains ag use of drones before Senate subcommittee
Farm Bureau member Jeff VanderWerff explained the value and risks of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in agriculture in his testimony [...]
Beef’s marbling proves to be a healthy fat
Beef with reasonable marbling and juicy taste is preferred among consumers, and industry leaders continue to monitor how to consistently [...]
Avian flu outbreak prompts tighter security procedures
Concerns are mounting within the industry as Avian influenza (AI) continues to spread worldwide, including to a number of states [...]
AFBF addresses Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman released a statement on the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of [...]
House subcommittee examines implementation of 2014 Farm Bill
Farm bill implementation was the topic of a recent public hearing held by Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark), chairman of the [...]
Annual Texas wheat grower survey results released
An annual survey conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service records the number of [...]