Texas Agriculture Daily - Texas Farm Bureau

‘Don’t learn safety by accident’ is theme for farm safety week

By Juile Tomascik Editor National Farm Safety and Health Week kicks off with a reminder for farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals: “Don’t Learn Safety By Accident.” This theme reiterates the importance of being proactive about [...]

Ramp up America renewable fuels, drive down gas prices

Gasoline prices are approaching $4 per gallon, a six-year high. The reason being is driving demands from Americans especially for [...]

TWDB seeks applications for ag water conservation projects

Since 1985, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has annually solicited grant applications for agricultural water conservation projects, having distributed [...]

Food price lowest in U.S. than other countries

American consumers have seen food prices spike at the grocery store, but they may not be aware that U.S. food [...]

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 [...]

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