Resources to keep safety top of mind for agriculture
Texas farmers and ranchers set their sights on ag safety throughout the year, but additional emphasis is being placed on farm and ranch safety this week through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP). U.S. [...]
Selective harvesting important for wildlife management
One of the most important wildlife management tools for hunters and landowners in Texas is selective harvest. Selective harvest is [...]
Upcoming rains more of a prelude than El Niño
By Robert Burns Texas A&M AgriLife The forecast of rains for Texas this week will be music to many farmers [...]
Drought worsens in East Texas
There’s both good news and bad news when it comes to the drought situation in Texas. First, the good news: [...]
Firefighters battle fires across parched Texas
Dry air and an abundance of vegetation brought on by spring rains are fueling fires across parts of Texas. The [...]
Lamar County Farm Bureau recognized for innovation
A community mourning the loss of one of its own is being recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation for [...]
With organic rice in demand, scientists to help farmers improve production
Organic rice is increasingly desired by U.S. consumers, but farmers know that growing the grain chemically free can mean providing [...]
Sequestration could affect farm bill payments
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers relying on farm bill safety net programs will have to wait [...]
Early voting begins today
Early voting for the November Constitutional Amendment Election kicks off today across the state. “I encourage voters to take full [...]