Pork producers seek farm bill, Prop 12 fix
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Pork producers from across the nation met with lawmakers to discuss the farm bill, labor, trade and California’s Proposition 12. “We need a farm bill now. We don't need to [...]
AgriLife offers riparian restoration publication
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s new publication, Riparian Restoration on Farms and Ranches in Texas, is now available either in [...]
Wetlands recycle wastewater into drinking water
Man-made wetlands between Dallas and Houston use nature to turn wastewater into high-quality, reliable drinking water. The water runs through [...]
Rain dance needed for West Texas dryland cotton
Cotton growers in West Texas may soon consider rain dancing, because even though this year’s dryland cotton crop is faring [...]
USDA announces $20 million in grants for VPA-HIP projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will partner with nine state agencies and with Confederated Tribes and Bands of the [...]
Annual sheep and goat field day planned for Sept. 4, San Angelo
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host their 41st annual sheep and goat field day titled “Today’s Ranching Perspective” on [...]
Enroll now for Cotton Transition Assistance Program
Enrollment began today, Aug. 11, and runs through Oct. 7, 2014 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service [...]
Putin orders import ban on U.S. foods, EU fruit and vegetables
Countering the U.S. sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, Russia President Vladimir Putin banned all food from the United [...]
Outstanding soybean yields in South Texas
South Texas is harvesting the first 2014 U.S. soybean crop, reports Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. They also say more [...]