Wharton County Farm Bureau hosts Ag Day, celebrates 25 years
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Wharton County Farm Bureau once again shared agricultural information with elementary students in the community through its annual ag day. This year marks the silver anniversary for the event that [...]
Timber’s a crop that takes years to harvest
By Jessica Domel Field Editor An important crop for East Texas Prep the soil. Plant the seed. Care for it. [...]
Hunter safety education course required for many
As deer and dove hunting seasons approach in the Lone Star State, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is [...]
APHIS tackles feral swine on national level
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and eight other government agencies have announced a nationally coordinated program to [...]
Sowing seeds for the future
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor One county Farm Bureau uniquely invests in future agricultural leaders... Small towns or big cities—agriculture [...]
2015-16 Texas hunting, fishing licenses go on sale Saturday
Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, available starting Saturday, [...]
Sugarcane aphid found in Texas Panhandle
It’s official. The sugarcane aphid has been found in the Texas Panhandle this year, but how widespread it is remains [...]
Corn crop could be third largest on record
U.S. growers are forecast to produce 13.7 billion bushels of corn this year, according to the Crop Production report issued [...]