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Population growth in Texas is leading to less agricultural land and increasing land values

Mexico currently owes the U.S. over 1 million acre-feet of water that South Texas farmers and ranchers need

A Texan was in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss the importance of agricultural trade and urge Congress and the Trump administration to open new markets for U.S. beef

Law makers are urging USDA to expand their NWS eradication and containment efforts to protect the U.S. cattle industry

Severe drought conditions combined with extreme population growth are putting pressure on the state’s water resources

Spring conditions have arrived in Texas, and farmers are hard at work

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking public comment until March 26 on changes to digital licensing and tagging requirements

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations

Ranchers can expect strong demand and historically high cattle prices to continue

IRS announced the 2025 estate and gift tax exemption amount

Beef Checkoff is an important issue for direct beef sales businesses

Farmers and ranchers continue to embrace technology and innovation, stepping up and driving forward

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) purchased a 3,073-acre property

Fields and pastures across parts of Texas are covered in snow

Congress has failed to reach an agreement to extend the 2018 Farm Bill, The negotiations continue

The demand for Texas-grown Christmas trees is on the rise

game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety and regulatory tips

A recent case from the Austin Court of Appeals, Wilson v. Franks, highlights the requirements for a handwritten will

Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict stellar deer season

The quail population has seen an encouraging upward trend this year

Texas is experiencing a remarkable boom in solar power, fueled by its abundant sunshine, vast expanses of land, and a growing demand for renewable energy

A database that helps ranchers with data collection and analysis on cattle performance is getting a facelift

Landowners should consider taking the steps to establish a proper hunting lease before allowing hunters on their property

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a vaccine to protect cattle from anaplasmosis

About $38 million will be invested in 2025 into programs

Cotton production in Texas has varied where one farmer has some, another has next to none

Dove numbers are looking good for this year’s hunting season

The latest census data and predictions of record farm income declines are signs that farmers and ranchers are facing uncertain futures

Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons

Recent rainfall brought favorable pasture conditions to Karnes County, and cattle prices remain high

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) highlighted its strong support for securing Texas from hostile foreign organizations

Article that discusses if a ranch is liable for an ATV accident

a case involving claims of adverse possession when a barbed-wire fence was built off the property line decades ago

Discusses liability of a landowner when a tree falls onto an adjacent roadway and injures a driver

Meat goat demand continues to rise, and prices are also increasing

Texas Parks and Wildlife introduced new rules for hunting and trapping mountain lions

Preliminary Estimates show agricultural losses as the costliest on record

A farm bill proposal that would extend aid through the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to include losses of unborn animals due to weather-related disasters

More than 200 Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners traveled to the nation’s capital in mid-April

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are developing a tool to help farmers and ranchers

The Austin Court of Appeals recently considered, Adcock v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., a lawsuit involving nuisance and trespass claims

A case that discusses if language in a handwritten will is a valid devise of property under Texas law

A lawsuit that involved a boundary line dispute and the location of fence and debris

The damage and devastation left in the wake of the Panhandle wildfires is unimaginable

Texas Supreme Court addressed the liability of a landowner and railroad company when a railroad crossing fatality occurs on private land

Legislation was introduced last week to stop fresh beef imports from Paraguay

A great reminder of the law regarding access to property and the various types of implied easements in Texas law

New surveillance zones were approved for Kimble, Medina and Cherokee Counties

Another year of drought conditions led to fewer sheep and goats in Texas

A case that argues the jurisdiction of the TAHC and the regulation of white-tailed deer to prevent spread of CWD

The Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) by the Texas Department of State Health Services in South Texas marks 30 years this month

Hessian fly infestations are a concern for many wheat farmers

A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released late last year shows that farming and ranching remains a family business in the U.S.

A bipartisan resolution that targets the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas passed the U.S. House of Representatives

Their vibrant appearance and seasonal timing make poinsettias special and beloved during the holiday season

A good overview of Texas fence law and a reminder to anyone involved in a lease agreement involving livestock

US Court of Appeals Issued an Opinion Regarding Texas' Drone Privacy Law

It’s November, and Farmers and Ranchers are Cutting Hay

A one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill was included in a stopgap spending bill released by U.S. House Republicans

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A low harvest rate, combined with a wet and mild winter, led to an increase in the number of wild turkeys for Nov 4 hunting season

Texas quail populations are at their strongest position since 2018

Despite a hot and dry summer that led to drought conditions across much of the state, TPWD is forecasting a good white-tailed deer season for hunters

On November 7, 2023, Texas voters will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1 which would add it to the Texas Constitution

A brief overview of the Texas Right to Farm Statute

The BPOC approved proposals from eight national beef organizations for funding through the FY24 Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought impacted livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance

Water, agricultural labor and the need to strengthen crop insurance were among the topics discussed

The EPA and COE released a final rule to amend the WOTUS definition previously issued in January

Continued demand for beef and tightened supplies due to drought are expected to push cattle prices higher

The Texas dove populations have increased as hunting season approaches

A new bill would make foreign owned land transparent and impose stronger penalties for non-compliance

Case illustrates that it is possible for a court to reverse ruling after 5 years

Producers, landowners, and tenants should take the time to review and understand the protections offered by this statute

The importance of not relying on any prior or concurrent oral promises not included in a written agreement

Case explains why it is critical to not misplace an original will

Case describes how a landowner may be liable even if it is on a neighboring property

Two additional agreements have been signed allowing ranchers and farmers the right to repair their machinery

A detailed list of upcoming hunting dates in Texas

knowledge about snakes and what to do if you encounter one

This case illustrates why it is so important for sales of livestock over $500 to be put in writing to have a valid contract

A recent San Antonio Court of Appeals case, Holly v. Newberry Ranches of Texas, offers a good overview of the law surrounding dedication of public roads

We have another reminder of the importance of putting agricultural leases in writing. This one comes from the Texarkana Court of Appeals in Coniglio v. Woods

Read the details behind the signage of the MOU

A new report from the Southeast Deer Partnership details the multi-billion-dollar impact deer and deer hunting has on jobs, the economy and conservation in 15 states, including Texas

Dissecting the promising second half of dove hunting season

Outline of the AFBF's key objectives for the 2023 Farm Bill

Outlining the quality of quail hunting across the regions of Texas

Predictions of the Texas fall turkey hunting season

Learn the details behind the proposal for feral hog hunting nighttime drone use

Despite the drought’s grip on most of the state, hunters should have plenty of opportunities to bag doves when the season opens in September

During drought and high temperatures, water quantity and quality are essential to keeping cattle hydrated and healthy

Is Starlink satellite internet worth it for those who want to live and work where they want?

A right of first refusal can be a good way to ensure a person has an option to purchase property before it is sold to another. However, as the Amarillo Court of Appeals recently considered in Mr. W. Fireworks, Inc. v. 731 Properties, LLC, certain steps must be taken to ensure enforceability of this right.

A recent Waco Court of Appeals decision in Fort Worth & Western Railroad Co. v. Albert offers an important reminder that property can, indeed, be landlocked in Texas

The Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in Pape Partners, Ltd. v. DRR Family Properties, and in doing so, answered the question of whether it is the courts or the TCEQ that has jurisdiction over water rights ownership disputes in Texas

AgriLife Extension economists tally wildfire fence damage, lost grazing value, livestock deaths

Case details involving beef labeling claim

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