U.S., Mexico reach deal to assist water deliveries for Texas farmers
By Julie Tomascik Editor An amended 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico may offer some relief to Rio Grande Valley farmers grappling with severe water shortages. The International Boundary and Water Commission [...]
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 [...]
Permian basin Oil and Gas Stewardship Conference set for Aug. 7
The Permian Basin Oil and Gas Stewardship Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will take place in [...]
Burning mesquite seedlings may control rangeland mesquite
According to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research rangeland ecologist, in order to get the best control of mesquite seedlings, fire [...]
MAT raises bar for aerial surveying
Midwest Aerial Technologies (MAT), an aerial surveying company focusing on multiple industries across the U.S., provides more than the traditional [...]
Texas A&M receives $3.1 million grant
A new project led by a Texas A&M AgriLife Research sorghum breeder is aimed at lowering production costs of bioenergy [...]
Smithsonian showcases agricultural innovations with new exhibit
At the beginning of the month, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History opened the American Enterprise exhibit, introducing visitors [...]
Lesser prairie-chicken population on the rise
According to a recent survey by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA), the population of the lesser [...]