Texas pumpkin crop great this fall
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite the hot summer, Texas pumpkin farmers saw increases in yields and quality. Good rains around planting led to an optimistic growing season for the pumpkin crop, but the [...]
Hays County Feral Hog Workshop slated for April 28, San Marcos
A free workshop addressing feral hogs is set for April 28 in San Marcos. The Hays County Feral Hog Workshop [...]
Senators urge USDA to make stricter food safety standards
Three senators urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reduce levels of salmonella and campylobacter in chicken and turkey [...]
FAS awards funds to help expand export markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded funding through the 2014 Farm Bill to more than [...]
Combined Wheat and Vegetable Field Day set for April 23, Uvalde
Anyone with an interest in wheat and/or vegetable production is encouraged to attend the Combined Wheat and Vegetable Field Day [...]
Last chance to apply for ‘True’ scholarship
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a major scholarship honoring former Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) President S.M. True [...]
USDA funds available for beginning farmers and ranchers
The next generation of farmers and ranchers can apply for more than $19 million in grants through the U.S. Department [...]
USDA working to complete faster poultry inspection rule
By the end of the year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to finalize a proposed rule that will [...]
Grain storage safety conference set for April 23, Sinton
The registration deadline is nearing for the Coastal Bend Grain Storage and Handlers Safety Conference set for April 23 in [...]