Students learn about watermelons through Farm From School
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Students across the Lone Star State learned about watermelons through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farm From School program. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students across Texas virtually “meet” with a farmer or [...]
Final rule on imports and BSE takes effect March 4
Federal rules of beef imported into the U.S. will change beginning March 4 under the new rule published by the [...]
Texas growers worried by third citrus quarantine zone
As a devastating citrus disease appears to be spreading throughout South Texas, state agriculture officials have expanded a quarantine. The [...]
Texas Brigades summer camp registration open
Registration for the Texas Brigades summer wildlife leadership camps program is open. The annual program teaches leadership skills, critical thinking [...]
AgriLife Extension website offers ample aquaculture information
Are you looking for aquaculture, fisheries and pond management information? The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s new Aquaculture Fisheries and [...]
TCEQ delays Colorado River decision
In a recent meeting, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) delayed the decision on emergency drought powers for the [...]
Fastline launches website for women in agriculture
The number of farms operated in the U.S. by women is growing, so Fastline Publications announced they are bringing pink [...]
Consumers to face higher beef prices in 2014
Although food establishments are hesitant to increase prices, consumers will notice a continuing rise in beef prices at the retail [...]
Pasture management workshop set for Feb. 25, Floresville
Practical pasture management and drought recovery information for South Central Texas will be the focus of the Pasture Management Workshop [...]