Oklahoma and Texas Wheat Crops Down
Drought, a late freeze and an abnormal amount of rain has put a huge damper on winter wheat crops in Oklahoma and Texas. The small crop has put a huge…
Droughts Help Vineyard
Although many agricultural industries in Texas are facing hardships from drought, vineyards are booming. "The rain from the air is usually more than what we like to have, so to…
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Tackles Border Violence
According to the Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Texan farmers and ranchers are threatened by border violence and only vigilant enforcement of border security can prevent a potential agricultural catastrophe. For the…
Texas Farm Film Addresses Drug Cartels
An upcoming film produced by Texas Agriculture Commissioner seeks to address border security and highlight the potential threat posed to Texas agriculture by Mexican drug traffickers and drug cartels. Immigration…
Dallas Camps Teach Kids About Agriculture
A growing number of Texas camps are focusing on teaching children about farm life and agricultural production, a recent study by the American Camp Association suggests. Across the country, farmers…
East Texas to Lose FSA Offices
As part of their nationwide reduction in Farm Service Agency offices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning to shut down up to 17 county offices in eastern Texas. The…
Texas Debates Agricultural Regulations
The Texas legislature is currently considering easing farming regulations and taxes to encourage the growth of small, sustainable agricultural operations in order to combat hunger and poor nutrition. The state…
Generation of Farmers Lost in Drought
A generation of farmers in Texas may be retiring in the wake of the worst drought in the state’s history, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say. The drought, which lasted…
Texas Drought Most Expensive in State History
The yearlong drought that hit Texas from 2010 to 2011 may be the costliest in state, and possibly national, history. When totaled up, losses could reach as high as $8…
High Peanut Prices Entice Farmers
High peanut prices have convinced many farmers to diversify their crops to take advantage of temporary market demands. Farmers outside of the standard zone of peanut growth, primarily Texas and…