Annual meeting workshops to focus on commodity outlook, young farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor An overview of trending topics in agriculture will be the focus of workshops during Texas Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting in December. The workshops are a new addition to the meeting schedule [...]
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 [...]
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). [...]
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 [...]
Western producers experiencing vesicular stomatitis in cattle
According to Drovers Cattle Network, veterinarians and producers should be on the lookout for signs of vesicular stomatitis (VS), which [...]
31 counties eligible for CTAP in 2015
The Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) will be available for 31 Southwestern counties in 2015, comprised of 18 Texas counties, [...]
Elgin to host beef cattle management program July 30
A Beef Cattle Management Series presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Travis and Bastrop counties is set [...]
USDA prepares for return of avian flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) chief veterinarian, Dr. John Clifford, said the agency is preparing for the likelihood the [...]