Strong demand for Texas beef this grilling season
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texans are firing up the grill this summer, and research shows strong demand for Texas beef. Although retail beef prices are higher, consumers are still choosing to cook at [...]
Timber theft cases rising in Texas
Timber theft is on the rise in Texas, with more than 20 cases reported in East Texas over the last [...]
America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program accepting applications
To help farmers interested in positively impacting their communities and supporting local school districts, the Monsanto Fund established the America's [...]
Texas Pecan Short Course set for Jan. 27-31, College Station
Texas pecan enthusiasts interested in an “immersion course” can attend the Texas Pecan Short Course Jan. 27-31 in College Station. [...]
Dietary guidelines review included beef
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for 2015 held its second hearing at the National Institutes of Health in Washington. [...]
USDA report forecasts tight beef supplies through 2014
Trends point to continued tight supplies of beef, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Livestock Dairy & Poultry [...]
Horse slaughter funding cut
Congress’ latest budget bill, which was signed into law by President Obama Jan. 17, cuts funding for the U.S. Department [...]
‘Last chance’ CEU course slated for Feb. 4, San Angelo
Are you in need of continuing education credits (CEUs)? The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Tom Green County [...]
Field Crop Symposium set for Jan. 29, Corpus Christi
As farmers in the Texas Coastal Bend begin preparing for the 2014 planting season, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service [...]