New bill would strengthen right to farm, ranch legislation
By Shelby Shank Field Editor State lawmakers are once again working to strengthen agricultural protections in Texas with HB 1964, a new measure aimed at ensuring municipalities comply with the recently passed right to [...]
Pork production passes beef for first time in history
For the first time in 75 years, the red meat industry is expected to produce more pork than beef in [...]
Deadline for Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher programs approaches
Want a new truck or ATV? Now is the time to throw your hat in the ring for a chance [...]
Dove management seminar to be held Aug. 6, Abilene
El Niño brought more than cooler temperatures and recent rains to the Lone Star State this year. The state is [...]
EPA extends Monarch Butterfly plan comment period
Americans now have more time to comment on what actions it believes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should take, if [...]
Aggressive bollworm potential threat to U.S. crops
It’s only a matter of time before a voracious bollworm that has surfaced in Puerto Rico and has long been [...]
Legislation creates federal standard for voluntary GMO labeling
Legislation that would keep states from issuing mandatory labeling laws for foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO) passed the [...]
Breeding a better peanut butter
A new variety of peanut promises a better peanut butter. Called OLe’, the new peanut has a longer shelf life [...]
Fundamentals of water quality workshop slated for Aug. 6-7
A Fundamentals of Developing a Water Quality Monitoring Plan workshop, hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute, is set for [...]