Veggie compound fights fatty liver disease
A natural compound in many vegetables called indole may fight fatty liver disease, researchers report.
Walmart takes a step toward owning the food chain
“I think the broader implications are more big retailers exploring expanding into processing themselves versus buying the product from a current packer or processor.” – David Anderson, agricultural economist at Texas A&M University.
AgriLife Extension offering mental health first aid workshop
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a free Mental Health First Aid workshop.
Texas cattle ranchers face tough decision to cull or sell herds as drought deepens
As the grass dries up, ranchers need to choose to either invest in bringing in hay from elsewhere or bring down their herd numbers, said Jeff Savell, an animal science professor at Texas A&M University.
What to do when pests become homewreckers
Janet Hurley, an extension entomologist at Texas A&M University, said, “I tell everybody, having a home is like being the owner of your own Fort Knox because you’ve got to watch it and every little thing can lead to something else.”
Bug attacks make organic fruits and veg healthier
Leaf wounds from insects make organic fruits and vegetables healthier for us to eat, researchers report.
U.S. farmers see another bleak year despite Phase 1 trade deal
In Texas, Kansas and Colorado, farmers are weighing whether they should plant fewer acres of corn and more sorghum, even though China has all but stopped buying it.
