Flanagan’s ag roots grow through Collegiate Farm Bureau
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Ben Flanagan grew up raising livestock, and as a college student, he’s planting his roots deeper into agriculture. He’s the fourth generation on his family’s ranch in Ballinger where they [...]
Lower prices ahead for beef producers
Beef producers should brace for lower prices in the near term as feedlot marketing of cattle slowed during August through [...]
Dr. Judd: Test hay before feeding to horses
How do you know if the hay you're feeding meets your horses’ needs? Looking at it and smelling it can [...]
Cotton-picking headache
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Fields of white snow stretch as far as the eye can see. Only to be [...]
Lower prices ahead for beef producers
Beef producers should brace for lower prices in the near term as feedlot marketing of cattle slowed during August through [...]
Plan to halt Monarch butterfly decline announced
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Bright orange with black and white markings. The Monarch is easily the most recognizable butterfly. [...]
Drought intensifies
As we step further into fall, things are drying out across much of the Lone Star State. The latest Water [...]
EPA to release new ozone standards
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release a new rule this week tightening National Ambient Air Quality Standards for [...]
New livestock traceability rule due
Preparations for disease outbreaks begin long before a crisis strikes. And the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health [...]