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Threat of bird flu in Texas remains low, but nationwide impact will affect chicken, egg prices

The United States is dealing with its worst outbreak of bird flu in 7 years. But as of now, the outbreak’s… Read More

April 14, 2022

Veterinary app to provide education, real-time disease surveillance

Goal is to create a network of rural practitioners linked together through virtual reporting and diagnostic tools. Read More

April 13, 2022

Drought in West Texas and Panhandle makes growing feed grain a challenge

The drought could drive up the price of beef. One agronomist explains why, and what farmers might do to adapt. Read More

April 13, 2022

It’s asp caterpillar season in Houston — and these fuzzy creatures are not your friend

Every late spring and summer, swarms of unwelcome visitors make themselves known across Houston: the asp caterpillar. Read More

April 12, 2022

Texas has a feral hog problem. Hunting them makes it worse.

Although there’s a thriving hog hunting industry in Texas, other states have banned hunting them altogether. Read More

April 7, 2022

Experts advise vigilance as avian flu threatens Texas’ commercial poultry population

The disease has been found in bird populations outside Texas. If it were to spread to commercial  flocks in the… Read More

April 7, 2022

How to Stretch Food Budget Dollars

With grocery prices climbing, consumers are looking for ways to save money, including identifying and reducing food waste at home. Read More

April 6, 2022

Wildfires hit Texas farmers and ranchers hard

Residents of 15 Texas counties who lost stock and feed to wildfires can apply for aid from the USDA. Read More

April 6, 2022

Scorched land, economic woes face Texas farmers and ranchers reeling from wildfire aftermath

Eastland County blazes destroyed feed supplies and grazing pastures, left many livestock dead or injured as officials remain on alert… Read More

April 5, 2022

Egg prices climbing as Easter approaches

Texas A&M AgriLife Egg prices continue their seasonal upward trend heading into Easter, but a looming threat of avian influenza… Read More

April 3, 2022