Students learn ‘paw’some lessons about farm dogs
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students across the state saw a working farm dog in action through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students virtually “meet” with a farmer or [...]
Backyard Basics Expo set for March 28, San Antonio
The Backyard Basics Exposition will provide information, educational opportunities and hands-on demonstrations related to producing, preparing and preserving homegrown and [...]
Lower Rolling Plains Agricultural Conference set for April 1, Snyder
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will conduct the Lower Rolling Plains Agricultural Conference for the farmers and ranchers [...]
FDA deems GMO apples and potatoes safe and nutritious
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that the genetically engineered non-browning apples and bruise-resistant potatoes are as safe and [...]
Forage workshop set for April 8, McGregor
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) offices of McLennan, Bell and Coryell counties will host a spring forage workshop April [...]
Runoff management tips for livestock lots and pastures
Spring rains mean runoff. Livestock yards and pastures depend on runoff to keep the animal and feeding areas dry and [...]
Fourth grader’s friendly flock is well-liked on Facebook
Jeep Bryant, a fourth grader in Nacogdoches County, knows every chicken in his flock. Their names are as unique as [...]
Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for April 1, Floresville
The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a free workshop from 8 a.m.-4 [...]
Sorghum Checkoff referendum vote runs March 23 through April 21
After seven years of significant accomplishments, the nation’s grain sorghum producers have a chance to continue their successful Sorghum Checkoff [...]