Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

Ongoing water crisis threatens the future of Texas citrus

By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Rio Grande Valley is known for producing some of the nation’s sweetest citrus. Among the crops, Texas Red grapefruit, often referred to as “Ruby Red,” stands out for [...]

McDonald’s to curtail antibiotic use

McDonald’s has announced a plan to source poultry raised without antibiotics important to human medicine, according to Drovers CattleNetwork. The [...]

Grape growing workshop set in Denison

People new to grape growing or considering planting a commercial vineyard are encouraged to attend the Prospective Winegrower Workshop March [...]

TWDB releases drought report, summer rainfall outlook

Drought conditions, although much improved from last year, are still a concern for the Lone Star State. The Texas Water [...]

TFB offers opportunities for youth

A strong Texas demands strong guidance. To help Texas youth gain in-depth knowledge of free enterprise, leadership and citizenship, Texas [...]

Sheep, lamb numbers up nationwide

For the first time in 10 years, the U.S. sheep sector experienced a year-over-year increase in sheep and lamb numbers. [...]

Good cattle prices expected for 2015

LSU AgCenter beef cattle economist Ross Pruitt gives cattle producers a thumbs-up, saying “cattle prices should remain strong for 2015, [...]

Strawberry Field Day set for March 5, Weslaco

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will host a Strawberry Field Day–beginning with strawberry research and following with a [...]

USDA unveils Women in Agriculture Mentoring Network

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the Women in Agriculture Mentoring Network, according to AgriMarketing. “To be a woman [...]

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