Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

Revised forecast maintains drop in 2024 farm income

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers. The latest numbers indicate [...]

Good grapes. Good wine.

It should be a banner year for Texas grapes. Some estimate it will be the largest Lone Star grape harvest [...]

For Rent: One combine. Used twice a year.

Farmers who are tired of seeing their sometimes pricy equipment sit idle for months at a time may soon find [...]

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 [...]

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