Cattle imports from Mexico resume under new protocols
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced imports of Mexican cattle and bison will resume with new inspection protocols to protect against the New World screwworm (NWS). USDA’s Animal and Plant [...]
Cow-calf grazing practices could determine, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Southern Great Plains could require a change of [...]
For most Texas pecans, Hurricane Patricia was the perfect storm
By Robert Burns Texas A&M AgriLife Heavy rains in many parts of the state may have damaged some crops, but [...]
Outlook promising for Texas deer season
Hunters should expect the 2015-16 Texas white-tailed deer season to be one of the best in years as timely rainfall [...]
Confusing IARC report claims processed meats could cause cancer
The internet is abuzz about a new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that claims processed [...]
ARC/PLC payments going out soon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) has begun processing payments for farmers who signed up for [...]
TFB Discussion Meet deadline approaches
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members have just a few short days left to apply for this year’s Discussion Meet contest. [...]
Texas voters to decide fate of hunting, fishing amendment
Early voting is underway for the Nov. 3 General Election. On the ballot is a constitutional amendment regarding the right [...]