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Rollins Celebrates New Sterile Fly Facility in South Texas

Published February 10, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins celebrated the completion of a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas, designed to protect livestock and agriculture from the New World Screwworm. The facility expands USDA’s ability to release sterile flies along the southern…

USDA Steps Up Screwworm Defense Efforts

Published February 2, 2026

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is expanding its New World screwworm prevention efforts into Texas. Beginning January 30, sterile fly dispersal operations have moved about 50 miles into south Texas along the border with Tamaulipas, Mexico, to stop…

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Potato Expo 2026 Brings Growers Together in Texas

Published January 8, 2026

Potato growers from across the country gathered in Texas for Potato Expo 2026. “I tell you what makes this so great is that this Potato Expo gets all of us potato growers together, a chance for us to meet and…

TX Wheat Harvest Disappoints; OK Performs Better

Published July 10, 2025

5L Custom Harvesting found a disappointing winter wheat crop in Texas and better results in Oklahoma. Josh Lennox says he also has a crew working in Colorado right now. "On our third day going here, our average is about 55…

USDA Invests $8.5 Million in Fight Against New World Screwworm

Published June 29, 2025

The USDA is taking major steps to prevent the New World screwworm from entering the U.S. cattle herd. The agency plans to build a sterile fly production facility in South Texas with $8.5 million in funding. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins…

Winter Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish in Texas

Published July 16, 2024

Orman Farms Harvesting managing partner Landon Orman says winter wheat harvesting has gone well this year. "We're working on wheat harvest; have about two more weeks on that then we're picking cotton in Texas." Orman, who is based in Colorado…

Safety Precautions Advised

Published April 5, 2024

With HPAI expanding from juvenile goats to dairy cattle to a person, additional safety precautions are advised. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Director Renee Anthony said this may be an isolated case, "but, we really need to be prepared…

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Published March 19, 2024

The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…

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Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Published March 15, 2024

With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…

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Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

Published March 7, 2024

The second largest wildfire in U.S. history continues to ravage the Texas panhandle. "There is more control now," said Texas Farm Bureau Spokesperson Gary Joiner. "About 45 percent of the now 1.1-million-acre fire is contained, which is much better. We…

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Articles tagged under: Texas

Rollins Celebrates New Sterile Fly Facility in South Texas

USDA Steps Up Screwworm Defense Efforts

Potato Expo 2026 Brings Growers Together in Texas

TX Wheat Harvest Disappoints; OK Performs Better

USDA Invests $8.5 Million in Fight Against New World Screwworm

Winter Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish in Texas

Safety Precautions Advised

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

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