Students connect with community leaders through Engage events
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students in the graduating classes of 2026 and 2027 participated in Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) district Engage events. Engage is an in-person event hosted in each of the 13 [...]
First 2014 confirmed case of VS in cattle
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has confirmed the state and nation’s first 2014 case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in [...]
AgriLife agencies surveying cattle ranchers, industry
Texas A&M University System agricultural agencies will help collect Texas stocker cattle survey data. The stocker segment is a vital [...]
Field to Market unveils ag supply chain program
Field to Market’s new agricultural supply chain program will focus on benchmarking current sustainability and improving yields for U.S. commodity [...]
New soil testing tool reduces fertilizer use, costs
Farmers test their soil to determine how much fertilizer is needed for improved crops and higher yields. These tests measure [...]
Armyworms advance on East Texas
East Texas pastures and hay fields are overrun by armyworm caterpillars. Armyworms can be found on nearly any plant as [...]
USDA processes 106,000 disaster assistance payments, so far
Farmers and ranchers began signing up April 15 for disaster assistance programs that were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 [...]
Pesticide applicator training set for July 31, Canyon
With the recent invasion of sugarcane aphids, South Texas grain sorghum farmers saw how pest infestation can damage their crops. [...]
Texas endures diverse drought conditions
Texas in July implies hot weather and nowadays implies the continuation of the current four-year drought. Recent rains blessed much [...]