Texas irrigation district receives USDA funding
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A water district in Texas will be awarded money to help farmers improve their irrigation systems, try new crops or make the switch to less water-intensive management practices. Hildago [...]
Comment period extended for Dow’s 2,4-D resistant crops
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the extension of the comment period for the U.S. Department of [...]
Comment period extended for Dow’s 2,4-D resistant crops
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the extension of the comment period for the U.S. Department of [...]
New ag facilities for growing programs
One in four Canyon High School students participates in the school’s agriculture program and more than 100 kids are enrolled [...]
Consumers begin returning to typical meat buying habits
When purchasing meat and poultry products, trends indicate consumers are shifting their focus from lower prices to value, quality and [...]
Livestock smartphone app available for ranchers
Looking for a tool to help determine stocking rates? GrazingCalc, a smartphone app, is applicable for all ranchers because it [...]
AgriLife Extension to host fruit tree seminar Feb. 21, Winedale
To help those interested in growing fruit, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a Multi-County Fruit Tree Seminar [...]
Proposed tax code changes could cost agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently urged lawmakers to continue the unrestricted use of cash accounting for farmers and [...]
Brazil to remain an agriculture powerhouse
Brazil is likely to continue the trend of serving as a leading exporter of beef and other agricultural commodities, according [...]