Fall corn décor infected by tar spot
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Seasonal fall corn décor sold at large retailers across Texas has been identified to be infested with Phyllacora maydis fungus, also known as tar spot. Tar spot does not affect [...]
USDA announces CRP sign-up
Farmers, ranchers and landowners committed to protecting and conserving environmentally sensitive land can begin signing up for the Conservation Reserve [...]
Annual wheat, cattle conference set for July 29, Wichita Falls
To bring farmers and ranchers the most up-to-date research and technology based on the planting conditions and potential for fall [...]
Opportunity to act on immigration reform
Immigration reform remains a top priority for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), who believes there is a window of [...]
EPA greenhouse gas proposal harmful to agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest greenhouse gas proposal attempts to impose a 30 percent reduction in carbon dioxide on [...]
Agricultural Conservation Easements Program applications due June 6
Applications are due June 6 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) new Agricultural Conservation [...]
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in Texas
To further encourage fishing in the Lone Star State, June 7 is Free Fishing Day in Texas. All fishing license [...]
TAHC: Prepare early for hurricane season
Texas livestock and pet owners should prepare now for any possible storms during hurricane season, which continues through Nov. 30. [...]
Hog farmers continue fighting PEDv battle
Reports of the new porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) outbreaks appear to be dropping. The latest report by the National [...]