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Reduced wildlife numbers expected going into hunting season
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Sept. 25, 2018 Drought conditions throughout much of the state this summer likely will mean lower wildlife numbers this hunting season, said a Texas A&M AgriLife...
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Sorghum Checkoff partners with NASCAR driver Austin Wayne Self
NASCAR driver proud to promote Sorghum: The Smart Choice brandNASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Austin Wayne Self is partnering with the United Sorghum Checkoff Program for the upcoming state...
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NMSU researcher uses multispectral camera during drone flight to detect plant...
Drone used to monitor for insects in fields and parks.A bird’s eye view can sometimes give a better picture of a situation. Integrated pest management researchers at New Mexico State University are...
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Mexican trade officials says new trade agreement will happen
Top Mexican trade official says a new trade agreement with U.S. is likely this yearMexico's top trade official says while a preliminary agreement may fall short of a full renegotiation of the North...
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Clearing some irrigation engine confusion
Flex program ending in 2018 doesn’t mean you have to replace old engines with higher-tier choices.The changing nature of emission laws for diesel engines for the past few years is creating some...
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Texas appellate courts analyze fence law cases
Part 1: Does your county have an existing stock law? Will you be liable if your animal is hit on a roadway?Fence law was the topic of two recent opinions issued by appellate level courts in Texas....
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Conaway says it’s time to face the bully, empathizes with farmers, ranchers
“Our president understands China wants to use production agriculture as leverage to get something done on the trade deal."While the tariff war between the U.S. and China is proving to be painful for...
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Conaway praises Initial USMCA prospects for production agriculture
Conaway hopeful newly announced agreement will be better for American agricultureHouse Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) offered the following statement after President Trump...
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Cotton harvest commences on the Texas High Plains; farm bill still stalled
Farm bill deadline passes, Conaway says producers don't need additional anxiety, uncertainty of not knowing what next five years looks likeIt’s off to the races for the 2018 cotton crop, with at least...
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USDA crop progress: Corn harvest reaches 26%, soybeans at 23%
Harvest rolls forward, with winter wheat planting progress also moving along.October is a time for harvest – and for planting, depending on what crop you’re talking about. Corn and soybean harvest have...
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Considering your irrigation ‘ecosystem’
Commentary: Investing in irrigation going forward will involve some interesting considerations.Walk through Husker Harvest Days, the nation’s only totally irrigated farm show, and talk with exhibitors....
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Army of worms invade South Texas
Grazing lands hit hard by armyworms, some areas infestedTexas A&M AgriLife entomologists are warning an army of worms has infiltrated many fields and lawns across Texas. In South Texas, reports...
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Higher wheat prices: But when?
Foreign 2018/19 consumption is projected to be 1.6 billion bushels greater than 2018/19 foreign productionTwo reasons for $5 wheat during the 2018 Oklahoma and Texas harvests were an acute shortage of...
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Cotton Spin: Cotton farmers say: Rain, rain, go away
Harvest season rains could increase costs, threaten lint gradeI know you’re not supposed to ever make that wish in farm or ranch country, but I’ll make it anyway — at least for the next six weeks for...
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Drought, late summer rains among challenges for Texas cotton growers
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 2, 2018Drought and untimely late-summer rains likely will mean a subpar 2018 growing season for many Texas cotton producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife...
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Controlled-environment farming advancing with improved technologies
Controlled environment agriculture is viewed as another important technology to feed a growing world population.Thanks to advances in LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lighting, producing crops indoors is...
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U.S. Agriculture coalition pushes for next conference to expand Cuba trade
Cuba looking to increase agriculture trade and investment.According to a support group dedicated to eliminating trade barriers with Cuba, U.S. farmers and ranchers could see a $2 billion opportunity to...
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Sorghum Checkoff and National Sorghum Producers launches "Sorghum Smart Talk"...
Podcast highlights profit, risk analysis and other marketing related topics. The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) launched the first installment of their...
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Grape growers feeling brunt of spotted lanternfly effects
Expert says adult spotted laternfly females are currently laying eggs for next year.By Chris TorresWhile spotted lanternfly has mostly been seen in eastern Pennsylvania counties, it is spreading fast...
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Wrangler awards Land Stewardship scholarship, hosts demo farms and training
Training program and student scholarship focus on sustainable soil health practices. In celebration of National Farmer’s Day, Wrangler is strengthening its commitments to future agricultural leaders....
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