*The new sterile screwworm fly distribution facility is officially open in the Rio Grande Valley.

*Farm groups have a very positive reaction to the opening of the fly distribution facility.

*The focus on quality beef has paid off.

*Texas farmers may once again use dicamba to manage weeds.

*The FDA has authorized injectable Ivomec for the prevention of screwworms.

*The Fort Worth Stock Show set a new record steer price.

*The Texas High Plains cotton crop last year was the best in several seasons.

*The Cattle Industry Convention was last week in Nashville.

*Shockwave therapy can help some horses.

Sheep and lamb inventories are down nationwide, but higher in Texas.

Screwworms have been found on a horse in a quarantine facility in Florida.

Registration is now open for the Texas Young Farmer and Rancher conference.

CattleFax gave the annual cattle market outlook at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville.

Irrigated agriculture in the Texas High Plains uses a lot of water, but it’s also a big driver of the economy.

USDA has released the first farm income forecast for the year.

Some areas of South Texas hit record lows during the recent freeze.

Shockwave therapy may be helpful to some horses.

*Showing sheep at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

*Texas High Plains farmers should consider the region’s dry climate when considering converting cropland to grassland.

*Beef demand remains strong in America.

*The House Agriculture Committee is expected to consider the Farm Bill 2.0 later this month.

*A vegan could become the next ranking member on Senate Ag.

*It’s spring calving season.

*How important are dairy-on-beef calves to the Texas feedlot industry?

*Farmer sentiment fell in January.

*We could be in the early stages of cow herd rebuilding in Texas.

*The cattle industry has come together in Nashville this week for CattleCon26.

*What are the fundamentals for converting cropland to grassland in the Texas High Plains?

*Use of the H2A guestworker program is growing in Texas and the U.S.

*Transporting cattle is a necessity, but can be stressful. Texas veterinarian Dr. Bob Judd offers tips to make it a little easier.

*Mexico will deliver more water to the Rio Grande Valley.

*Texans are raising more sheep and lambs.

*Texas Farm Bureau is offering big scholarships to veterinary students.

*Some crop acreage may be converted to grass in the Texas High Plains.

*U.S. beef is promoted in Dubai.

*The EPA is taking action on diesel exhaust fluid.

*Farmers play a big role in the Super Bowl.

*An unusual case of poisoning caused the death of six beef calves.

*The screwworm fight has moved to Texas.

*La Nina continues to play a role in Texas weather.

*Corn farmers in the Texas High Plains are deciding on planting dates.

*Three horses in Wichita County have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia.

*The nation’s cow herd continues to shrink.

*East Texas has dealt with some cold weather.

*There are a lot of factors that affect pregnancy in mares.

*The Fort Worth Stock Show is a great place to educate children about the importance of agriculture.

*Soil sampling can help farmers and ranchers save money.

*Winter storm Fern brought a lot of ice and freezing temperatures to a big portion of Texas.

*The Trump administration has reached a trade deal with El Salvador that could benefit U.S. rice farmers.

*The Coastal Bend of Texas is dealing with a high level of drought.

*There are several things that affect pregnancy rates in mares.

*Ranchers are assessing the after effects of the winter storm.

*USDA is purchasing U.S. grown commodities to help those in need around the world.

*Texans are also helping feed the hungry in our state.

*Texas cattle producers are headed to Nashville.

*It’s important for irrigation systems to run as efficiently as possible in the Texas High Plains.

*The Federal Communications Commission has issued a ban on many foreign made drones.

*The big freeze affected plants of all types in Texas.

*Prebiotics are becoming more popular in the beef industry.