Cattle herd rebuilding still on hold in Texas, U.S.
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Economic and climate conditions forecast for the coming months and years are casting doubt on a rapid expansion of the cattle herd in Texas and the U.S. “Market volatility [...]
New food research foundation announced
The newly created Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research (FFAR) was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) earlier [...]
First time sugarcane aphids found west of I-35
Sugarcane aphids have been found in sorghum fields near San Saba and Coleman. This sighting marks the first time the [...]
Remember to file Farm Bill conservation certification AD-1026
Farmers are reminded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to file conservation certification mandated through the 2014 Farm Bill. [...]
Study concludes beef promotes good health
Texas cattle ranchers have suffered through adverse conditions and have seen fluctuations in the market due to diet scares of [...]
Well owner training set for Aug. 7, Yoakum
Private water well management training is slated for Aug. 7 in Yoakum. The free Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) training [...]
NRCS funds watershed rehabilitation
The Watershed Rehabilitation Funding will reconstruct or repair 151 dams in 26 states to protect property, wildlife and roughly 47 [...]
National Farmers’ Market Week, Aug. 3-9
Local farmers' markets are beneficial to Americans, communities and farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proclaimed Aug. 3-9, [...]
Texas peanut crop prediction: Above average yields
Texas peanut growers will need beneficial fall weather to meet better than average yields, but for now the unusual wet, [...]