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Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)
Disaster, Disaster Relief, Floods, Regional Roundup, Resources, Southern Region, Texas, Water

Flood readiness tips for Texas ranchers

Flooding can create immediate and long-term challenges for livestock producers, from contaminated water and damaged fencing to disease risks and pest exposure. Read More

New World screwworm larvae. (Photo courtesy USDA APHIS.)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Southern Region, Texas, USDA

New World screwworm detected 60 miles from Texas border

Animal Health, Beef, Central Region, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Southern Region, Texas

Texas ag commissioner warns of screwworm threat 90 miles from border 

Adult and nymph two-spot cotton leafhoppers (Rafia Khan/Texas A&M AgriLife)

AgriLife Extension shares cotton jassid guidance for green industry

Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame

Texas to create ag hall of fame

Pasture mealybug (Courtesy photo.)

Texas issues urgent alert issued on pasture mealybug

Pasture mealybug (Courtesy photo.)

Texas issues urgent alert issued on pasture mealybug

Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 detected at Texas barrel racing event 

New World screwworm’s risk for the wildlife population 

Texas announces Swormlure-5 trapping plan for New World screwworm 

From left, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump listen as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks. (Photo courtesy of White House.)

Texas Hill Country flood recovery process continues