Support program invests in future of Texas cotton
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas farmers in the Cotton Incorporated Texas State Support Program recently approved funding to support 48 research projects. “The committee is comprised of cotton producers who represent each growing region [...]
Deer study workshop to examine deer populations
Texans with an interest in deer and deer management are encouraged to attend a two-day workshop hosted by the Texas [...]
Registration open for Summer Commodity Conference and Presidents’ Conference
Make plans to attend the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Summer Commodity Conference and County Farm Bureau (CFB) Presidents’ Conference in [...]
Red meat exports remain strong
Despite growing concerns about tight supplies and rising prices, statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled [...]
Sign-up begins April 15 for USDA disaster assistance programs
Farmers and ranchers can sign up for livestock disaster assistance programs that were reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm [...]
Rabobank projects continue strong global beef demand
A strong global beef market is expected to continue, driven mainly by demand in China and tight supply in the [...]
Updated NRCS site helps farmers and ranchers with conservation
Evolving to keep pace with the modern farmer and rancher, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service [...]
USDA announces $20 million feral hog control program
Feral hogs are rapidly becoming a nuisance for farmers and ranchers in Texas and across the nation. To help combat [...]
Prospective wine grape growers to meet April 21-22, McKinney
The registration deadline for an upcoming prospective wine grape growers meeting is April 16, according to AgriLife Today. Essential viticulture [...]