New world screwworm confirmed in Mexico
A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals has been identified in Mexico. The New World screwworm (NWS) was confirmed in a cow on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Department of [...]
Sugarcane aphid webinar set for Jan. 12
In an effort to share the latest research-based information gathered on sugarcane aphids, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service encourages Coastal [...]
Two agriculture credit companies announce merger
Amarillo and Lubbock agriculture credit companies recently announced they will merge to allow them to better serve agriculture operations large [...]
Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak officially over
The outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis that affected horses and cattle across Texas, Nebraska and Colorado is considered over, according to [...]
Report shows no threat from pesticide residue on foods
Pesticide chemical levels found on scores of foods tested during 2013 are at levels that do not pose a threat [...]
Texas Panhandle dairies continue to grow
Texas is responsible for nearly 5 percent of U.S. milk production, an increase of 1.5 percent from 1999. That increase [...]
U.S. hog numbers show increase
The U.S. hog and pig inventory is up 2 percent from last year, totaling 66.1 million head as of Dec. [...]
Cotton prices to stay flat in 2015
Due to a large world supply and low consumption rates, cotton prices are projected to remain flat heading into 2015, [...]
USFRA launches ‘how to farm’ video series
In an effort to engage consumers in farm and ranch activities, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance launched a series [...]