First-ever statewide flood plan released
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently approved the first statewide flood plan that provides a comprehensive assessment of flood risk and solutions to mitigate that risk. The flood plan [...]
Senate committee to move two-year extension of tax benefits
A Senate committee is set to move a two-year extension of popular tax benefits, including wind power and biofuel credits [...]
Cattle ranchers should be on the lookout for heat stress
With the rise in heat and humidity, cattle producers should be watching for signs of heat stress in cattle, Brownfield [...]
CRP enrollment begins Sept. 1
Beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers interested in enrolling their working grasslands in the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) may [...]
98 percent of producers certify conservation compliance
According to USDA, more than 98 percent of producers have met the requirement to certify conservation compliance and will qualify [...]
Four state Farm Bureau presidents announce candidacy for AFBF president
After current American Farm Bureau President (AFBF) Bob Stallman announced he will not seek re-election, four state Farm Bureau presidents [...]
Rain barrel and water conservation workshop set for Aug. 3, Menard
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a hands-on rain barrel and water conservation workshop Aug. 3 in Menard 9 [...]
AFBF president shares remarks on GMO labeling bill
The House Agriculture Committee passed the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, which would set up a voluntary national labeling [...]
SHSU offers online Master of Agriculture program
Seeking an online route to a degree in agriculture? Sam Houston State University (SHSU) has what you’re looking for. The [...]