Hot, dry conditions increase risk of wildfires in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor High temperatures and dry conditions persist throughout the Lone Star State, increasing the risk of wildfire danger. As of mid-August, 105 counties were under a burn ban. Gov. Greg Abbott [...]
Stallman to step down from AFBF presidency in January
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection after 16 years at the nation's [...]
America’s Farmers Grow Communities positively impacts Texas
Beginning Aug. 1, Texas farmers will have the opportunity to partner with America’s Farmers Grow Communities to award more than [...]
Copperas Cove to host Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop July 29 in Copperas Cove. The purpose [...]
Multi-state cattle conference set for July 28
Livestock owners can learn how to best prepare and manage for greater operational efficiency during the upcoming Cattle Trails Wheat [...]
Chronic Wasting Disease detected in Medina County
In Medina County, a two-year-old white-tailed deer in a deer breeding facility was confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). [...]
Study reveals cost of ending world hunger
According to a new report, eliminating world hunger by 2030 will require an additional $160 annually for each person living [...]
PEDv may be linked to feed ingredients
Research on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) shows it can be transmitted through feed, and the survivability of the virus [...]
Two cases of eastern equine encephalitis diagnosed in Texas
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in College Station Eastern confirmed cases of equine encephalitis (EEE) in two East [...]