Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies set for April 25-27
The state of Texas is helping residents prepare for the unpredictable weather and emergencies with a sales tax holiday for certain emergency preparation supplies this weekend, April 25-27. “From hailstorms to hurricanes, Texans know the [...]
White House decision could ease fertilizer delivery issues
The Trump administration announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act in an effort to ease high oil and [...]
Students learn about agriculture at Harrison County Farm Bureau Ag Day
By Shelby Shank Field Editor More than 400 elementary students in East Texas stepped outside the classroom to learn about [...]
New World screwworm poses risks for humans, pets
By Shelby Shank Field Editor While New World screwworm is widely known for the devastating damage it can cause to [...]
Farmers gamble on rain during spring planting
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Warm temperatures and limited rainfall are shaping spring planting decisions for farmers across much of [...]
K-5 Texas students get inside look at peanut shelling through TFB program
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Students across Texas learned how peanuts travel from the field to their favorite snacks during [...]
Dry conditions tighten hay supplies across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Persistent dry conditions across much of the state and limited rainfall in the forecast have [...]
Topical spray approved for emergency use against screwworm
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a [...]
Aparicio brothers chart new waters with oyster farming in Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Boats line the harbor in Matagorda Bay where brothers David and Jacob Aparicio—like generations [...]