Economic benefits of national beef checkoff highlighted in new study
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A recent economic study found that U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each dollar invested in the national beef checkoff program. The independent study, which was conducted by [...]
Rains cause South Texas fallow fields, missed crop deadlines
According to the National Weather Service, rainfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches fell across wide areas of the Coastal [...]
Applicants sought for Family Land Heritage program
Family farmers and ranchers are invited to apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Family Land Heritage (FLH) program. [...]
AgriLife’s Multi-County Wheat Tour slated for May 1
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will conduct a Multi-County Wheat Tour for residents of Taylor, Callahan, Shackelford and [...]
AFBF urges Congress to reauthorize Grain Standards Act
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) leaders recently urged Congress to reauthorize the Grain Standards Act, according to an AFBF news [...]
Rancher Roundtable’s prescribed fire training set for May 13-15, Abilene
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) and several state and federal agencies will conduct the Rancher Roundtable: Facilitating the [...]
TWDB to host first Water U! work session April 29, Austin
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will host its first Water U! work session at 8:30 a.m. on April 29 [...]
Frankston farmers receive TFA’s Outstanding Tree Farm award
Richard and Pat Saunders’ tree operation in Frankston has been recognized by the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) as the 2015 [...]
Blue Bell pulls all its products from shelves
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the listeria outbreak that prompted Blue Bell Creameries to recall their entire [...]