Foreign owned ag land in U.S. increases by 1.6 million acres
Recent analysis of foreign ag land ownership showed rising numbers in the United States. Two additional years of data from 2022 and 2023 became available recently, and Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm [...]
Wet spring leads to increased rates of West Nile, EEE in horses
Texas horse owners are encouraged to talk to their veterinarians about vaccinations and booster vaccines for West Nile Virus and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]