USDA opens new lab in Texas focused on livestock pests
By Keona Ellis Communications Intern The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville on May 27. This research facility will work to [...]
Strong demand, high cattle prices to continue for ranchers
Ranchers can expect strong demand and historically high prices to continue this year, according to CattleFax analysts. With a [...]
TVMDL livestock export testing protects against infectious diseases
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is the only laboratory in Texas authorized to perform testing on any [...]
Pasture, rangeland conditions show mixed bag across Texas
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Drought conditions once again continue to impact much of the state’s pastures and winter [...]
Texas cattle herd grows slightly, U.S. numbers drop
By Julie Tomascik Editor The latest cattle inventory report shows the Texas cattle herd grew slightly since January 2024, but [...]
Duvall: farmers need a new farm bill, trade, ag labor
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter With declining net farm income, a growing agricultural trade deficit, inflation and low commodity prices [...]
Wildfire prevention steps to protect your farm, ranch
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers and ranchers can take proactive steps to safeguard farms, ranches and homes [...]
Chicken wings still rule the roost for the big game
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist As fans huddle up for the biggest football weekend of the year, one tradition [...]
Cattle imports from Mexico resume under new protocols
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced imports of Mexican cattle and bison will resume with [...]