Wharton County Farm Bureau hosts Ag Day, celebrates 25 years
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Wharton County Farm Bureau once again shared agricultural information with elementary students in the community through its annual ag day. This year marks the silver anniversary for the event that [...]
Three landowners’ workshops set for San Antonio
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will host three workshops for rural and semi-rural landowners in and around Bexar County. [...]
USDA finances beginner farmers and ranchers, rural businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is fostering the importance of rural entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy by awarding $25 [...]
Pigweed invades Texas cotton fields
Palmer amaranth is the fast-growing weed more commonly known as pigweed and it is invading Texas cotton fields. If cotton [...]
Olive field day set for Aug. 29, Georgetown
The Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will host the Texas Olive Field Day on Aug. 29 in Georgetown [...]
Will El Niño bring more moisture for the Southwest?
Several weeks ago forecasters thought El Niño would be a robust weather in the fall. Indicators in June and July [...]
Heifer questions rise from USDA report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report with conflicting numbers on heifer [...]
Agromedicine training set for Nov. 17-18, Fort Worth
A 10-hour workshop in agromedicine for rural health care professionals, including veterinarians, is being offered by the University of Texas [...]
AgriLife resources to fight feral hogs
Texas feral hog predictions are shocking. There could be more than 5 million feral hogs roaming Texas by next year [...]