Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

Spring planting brings challenges, opportunities for farmers

By Shelby Shank Field Editor Despite what the groundhog predicted, spring conditions have arrived in Texas, and farmers like Bob Reed in Matagorda County are hard at work. For Reed, who grows corn and [...]

Researchers test recycled water from oil/gas industry as irrigation on Texas cotton crop

Researchers in Texas are hoping to answer what could be the million dollar question–can water used by the oil and [...]

Demand high for Texas citrus

There’s good news for Texas citrus growers. Strong markets are waiting for their product this year, according to industry magazine [...]

Researchers: High Plains cotton production can survive predicted climate changes

By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Cotton production in the Texas High Plains can survive expected climate changes, especially if [...]

FDA finalizes new Food Safety Modernization Act rules

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new rules for American produce growers and food importers. The FDA [...]

Additional test helps diagnose stifle problems in horses

Narrowing down the cause of lameness inside a horse’s stifle joint isn’t easy, but a new test could help ease [...]

European scientists: Glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer

A new report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveals glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans. Despite [...]

EPA opens comment period for proposed action on Chlorpyrifos use

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for the public’s input on use of a popular insecticide, Chlorpyrifos. According to [...]

Deadline for Pasture, Range, Forage Insurance approaches

By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife The deadline is nearing for the perennial Pasture, Range and Forage Insurance sign-up, designed [...]

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