TVMDL livestock export testing protects against infectious diseases
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is the only laboratory in Texas authorized to perform testing on any livestock destined for export. This testing is critical in preventing the global spread of infectious [...]
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 [...]
White House issues biotech regulatory memorandum
Last week, the White House issued an executive memorandum that will require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection [...]
Sugarcane aphids appear in Central Texas, High Plains
Sugarcane aphids were identified in the Texas High Plains and in West Central Texas the first week of July. Texas [...]
AgriLife to host private pesticide applicator training
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Private Pesticide Applicator Training July 15 at the AgriLife Extension office [...]
Water well training set for July 18, Brazoria
A Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) training on private water well management will be held July 18 in Brazoria. Anyone [...]
Texas Farm Bureau joins suit against EPA
A new rule that greatly expands Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers control over “waters of [...]