Texas joins lawsuit over controversial cage-free law
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas joined 12 other states in a lawsuit against Massachusetts over a controversial new cage-free [...]
Commercial meat production rises in Texas, nationally
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Commercial red meat production is up five percent for the United States, according to a [...]
Texas pumpkin crop hit by weather
By Shala Gean Communications Specialist A week of damp weather during the middle of pumpkin harvest in Floydada—known as the [...]
U.S. peanut farmers optimistic as China’s demand rises
China is buying more peanuts from the U.S, and farmers are feeling optimistic as exports rise. In the first seven [...]
TAHC accepting rural veterinary shortage nominations
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting nominations for geographic areas of Texas experiencing a shortage of veterinarians who [...]
Assistance available for flood damaged ag land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has established two special Environmental Quality Incentives [...]
Texas counties designated as primary natural disaster areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Duval, Foard, Lamb and Webb counties in Texas as primary natural disaster [...]
Favorable outlook for Texas rice harvest
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Rice harvest has started for some farmers in the Lone Star State, and by the [...]
U.S., China sign historic rice agreement
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Rice growers across the country have received a “shot in the arm” thanks to the [...]