July 22, 2008 / Agribusiness

Hog-control program receives TDA funding

The Texas Department of Agriculture recently awarded Texas AgriLife Extension Service $1 million for the agency's new Texas Feral Hog Control Program: Moving Towards a Long-Term Abatement Strategy. More...

Ag Notes

Kids' workshop Outside playtime for kids is fast becoming a thing of the past. With the rise of popularity in video and computer games, many children are missing out on the wonders of the outdoors. More...

Buy-in waiver for supplemental ag disaster assistance programs under way in new Farm Bill

USDA's Farm Service Agency will allow producers who would otherwise be ineligible for the new disaster assistance programs to become eligible by paying a fee as required by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. More...

Cattle Auction

The report from the July 16 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,193. Compared to last week at 999 and 873 last year. More...