HPAI continues to impact dairy, poultry industries
Both the dairy and poultry sectors are still dealing with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which traces all the way back to 2022, is unusual [...]
Preplant decisions workshop slated for Feb. 26, Canyon
To provide farmers with helpful information for critical preplanting decisions, a workshop will be held Feb. 26 in Canyon. Speakers [...]
Nation in need of better drought, climate change preparation
In a hearing on “Extreme Weather Events: The Cost of Not Being Prepared,” the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs [...]
Annie’s Project to come to Georgetown
Women manage 14 percent of the nation’s 2.2 million farms, according to the 2007 Census of Agriculture. So, in an [...]
Commercial fruit and vegetable conference set for Feb. 25, Nacogdoches
Results of the latest blueberry variety trials, along with information on alternative fruit crops, are just a few of the [...]
Net farm income forecast to fall in 2014
Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest projections indicate an overall decline in net farm income of about 26.6 [...]
TAHC visits major stock shows to discuss biosecurity practices
In an effort to be prepared for a potential animal disease outbreak, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is visiting [...]
Livestock disaster assistance program to accept applications soon
Applications for the livestock disaster assistance program in the new farm bill will be accepted beginning April 14, as the [...]
FFA chapters celebrate National FFA Week
FFA chapters across the nation are hosting events to give their members the opportunity to connect with the public on [...]