This Week in Drought: Conditions May Improve, But Crops in Danger
More of Texas could begin to recover from the drought in the coming months, but it may not be soon enough to save many of the state’s crops.
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April 25, 2013
2013 Brings Bad Spring for Some Texas Farmers
Recent rains helped pull more of the state out of drought- but 92 percent of Texas is still experiencing at least a moderate drought and in some of the state drought has worsened. The U.S. Drought Monitor maps released Thursday morning show a slight decrease from last week in the percent of the state facing [...]
2013 Brings Bad Spring for Some Texas Farmers
Recent rains helped pull more of the state out of drought- but 92 percent of Texas is still experiencing at least a moderate drought and in some of the state drought has worsened. The U.S. Drought Monitor maps released Thursday morning show a slight decrease from last week in the percent of the state facing [...]
April 5, 2013
Reporter’s Notebook: On Venison, Ted Nugent, ‘Fair Chase’ and the Legislative Process
Meetings of the Texas House Culture, Recreation and Tourism Committee don’t usually gin up a lot of media attention. But Wednesday was no normal day. Television cameras and reporters lined the back wall, eager to record the arrival of one of Texas’ more controversial figures. There was a certain fever in the room when Ted Nugent, [...]
Reporter’s Notebook: On Venison, Ted Nugent, ‘Fair Chase’ and the Legislative Process
Meetings of the Texas House Culture, Recreation and Tourism Committee don’t usually gin up a lot of media attention. But Wednesday was no normal day. Television cameras and reporters lined the back wall, eager to record the arrival of one of Texas’ more controversial figures. There was a certain fever in the room when Ted Nugent, [...]
March 28, 2013
It’s 9 pm, Do You Know Where Your Goat Is?
Goats and sheep with wanderlust in Texas could find a little more protection from a new bill making its way through the legislature. The bill, HB 1819, by Rep. Kyle Kacal, R-Bryan, would make a property owner liable for killing or brutalizing goats or sheep that trespass onto their property due to an insufficient fence. [...]
It’s 9 pm, Do You Know Where Your Goat Is?
Goats and sheep with wanderlust in Texas could find a little more protection from a new bill making its way through the legislature. The bill, HB 1819, by Rep. Kyle Kacal, R-Bryan, would make a property owner liable for killing or brutalizing goats or sheep that trespass onto their property due to an insufficient fence. [...]
March 7, 2013
Who Opposes Native Seed Bills? Native Seed Sellers
A few individuals from around Texas took the opportunity to travel to the Capitol and speak out against two native seed bills at the House Livestock and Agriculture Committee meeting Wednesday. And those who kindly opposed the legislation were native seed distributors themselves. While the distributors were glad the state government is championing the native [...]
Who Opposes Native Seed Bills? Native Seed Sellers
A few individuals from around Texas took the opportunity to travel to the Capitol and speak out against two native seed bills at the House Livestock and Agriculture Committee meeting Wednesday. And those who kindly opposed the legislation were native seed distributors themselves. While the distributors were glad the state government is championing the native [...]
February 26, 2013
With Water in the Spotlight, Texas Agriculture Stakes Its Claim
When the 2013 Texas Ag Water Forum met today, it was no coincidence it met just a few blocks from the State Capitol. As lawmakers grapple with how to fund the State Water Plan, agricultural groups worry that their water needs might be sidelined this legislative session. There is an emerging consensus among legislators that [...]
With Water in the Spotlight, Texas Agriculture Stakes Its Claim
When the 2013 Texas Ag Water Forum met today, it was no coincidence it met just a few blocks from the State Capitol. As lawmakers grapple with how to fund the State Water Plan, agricultural groups worry that their water needs might be sidelined this legislative session. There is an emerging consensus among legislators that [...]
February 20, 2013
Texas Lawmakers Push For Lactose Tolerance
If a group of Texas lawmakers gets their way, buying and selling raw milk in the Lone Star Stare could become easier to digest. A bill introduced by Rep. Dan Flynn, R-Canton, would allow raw milk producers to sell in farmers markets or fairs. The bill also permits the delivery of raw milk directly to [...]
Texas Lawmakers Push For Lactose Tolerance
If a group of Texas lawmakers gets their way, buying and selling raw milk in the Lone Star Stare could become easier to digest. A bill introduced by Rep. Dan Flynn, R-Canton, would allow raw milk producers to sell in farmers markets or fairs. The bill also permits the delivery of raw milk directly to [...]
December 21, 2012
Bill Aims to Prepare Texas for Climate Change
A state senator is introducing legislation to prepare Texas for the effects of global warming. And he seems unconcerned with the odds.
Bill Aims to Prepare Texas for Climate Change
A state senator is introducing legislation to prepare Texas for the effects of global warming. And he seems unconcerned with the odds.
November 12, 2012
Water and the Land: Where Texas Ag Goes From Here
We recently sat down with a panel of land experts at the Texas Tribune‘s Oct. 29 summit on water to discuss agriculture and state water management. The panel featured Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, David Langford of the Texas Wildlife Association and Laura Huffman of The Nature Conservancy of Texas. You can watch it in full [...]
Water and the Land: Where Texas Ag Goes From Here
We recently sat down with a panel of land experts at the Texas Tribune‘s Oct. 29 summit on water to discuss agriculture and state water management. The panel featured Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, David Langford of the Texas Wildlife Association and Laura Huffman of The Nature Conservancy of Texas. You can watch it in full [...]
October 23, 2012
The State of Texas Irrigation: More Efficiency Amid Less Water
Texas irrigation is a big deal. The state is home to more than 10 percent of the irrigated acres in the country. Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension looked into Texas’ agricultural water use in a recent report. It examines Texas’ economic dependence on irrigation, improvements in state-wide irrigation efficiency, and problems the state faces as water reserves dwindle. Urban [...]
The State of Texas Irrigation: More Efficiency Amid Less Water
Texas irrigation is a big deal. The state is home to more than 10 percent of the irrigated acres in the country. Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension looked into Texas’ agricultural water use in a recent report. It examines Texas’ economic dependence on irrigation, improvements in state-wide irrigation efficiency, and problems the state faces as water reserves dwindle. Urban [...]