Kainer is finalist in Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Madalynn Kainer’s connection to agriculture runs deep, woven through generations of farming and ranching in South Texas. Her childhood memories are filled with tractors, livestock and hard work—experiences that [...]
Rainwater harvesting program set for Aug. 12, Seguin
Learn conservation benefits and methods of capturing rainwater and reduce water runoff, plus how to build a harvesting system at [...]
USDA cattle numbers denote a decline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their July 1 Cattle Report last week, which show declines in almost all [...]
Panhandle, West Texas wind power to supply millions of Texas households
Cattle and wind turbines share the land in the Panhandle and West Texas, where persistent winds turn 30-ton blades on [...]
Texas Heritage Hall of Honor inducts AFBF President Stallman
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman is an inductee into the Texas Heritage Hall of Honor by the [...]
Citrus greening found in Harris County
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) advises citrus growers in Harris County to look for signs of Huanglongbing (HLB) [...]
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. [...]