Texas pumpkin crop great this fall
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite the hot summer, Texas pumpkin farmers saw increases in yields and quality. Good rains around planting led to an optimistic growing season for the pumpkin crop, but the [...]
EPA water rule to take effect today
Agency claims ND injunction won't apply to Texas By Jessica Domel Field Editor A cloud of uncertainty remains as to [...]
Rains a blessing and curse for Texas farmers
By Jessica Domel Field Editor For months, farmers, ranchers and consumers alike prayed for rain. It arrived, and we rejoiced [...]
Improving foodborne illness identification
Whole genome sequencing is changing the way we investigate foodborne illnesses. In years past, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [...]
Airless tire developed for irrigation systems
Flat tires usually occur at the worst times-during harvest, in the rain or when its over 100 degrees outside. To [...]
USDA forecasts downturn in net farm income
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) predicts U.S. net farm income this year [...]
Fish dying in North, East Texas ponds
High temperatures, cloudy days and cool thunderstorms are contributing to wholesale fish die-offs in farm ponds in North and East [...]
Drought creeps back into Texas
Just weeks after much-needed rains graced the state, drought conditions have returned for 25 percent of Texas. That’s up from [...]
Drought, heat, insect tolerant sesame good for RGV farm family
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Too much rain. Not enough. One thing is certain about Texas weather. It’s never the [...]