TX: Rural/Farming
Growing concern over avian influenza in humans
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Texas News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaborati…
USDA electronic tag mandates worry some smaller TX ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon require electronic eartags for cattle and bison that cross state lines. The USDA says its rule will …
Report: Grocery prices unnecessarily inflated during pandemic
Americans got a bit of a reprieve last month, as food and auto prices dipped for the first time in 90 days. As Texas households continue to deal …
TX leaders work to improve job opportunities for rural students
Work is being done in rural areas across Texas to make sure students are prepared for the workforce even if they intend to stay put after graduation…
Texas officials address human avian flu case
The cattle industry and health officials in Texas are on alert after a person contracted avian flu while working around infected cattle in the Texas P…
TX works to address wildfire survivors' mental health
Residents in the Texas Panhandle are starting to put their lives back together after surviving the largest wildfire in the state's history. The …
TX legislative committee to investigate Panhandle wildfires
Several members of the Texas Legislature have been appointed to a committee to investigate wildfires that ravaged the Texas Panhandle and parts of Okl…
Eager but cash-strapped farmers seek Farm Bill solutions
Advocates for America's small farmers say younger folks express a growing interest in agriculture, but without necessary capital, they can't get a …
TX AgriStress Helpline highlighted for Suicide Prevention Month
Texas farmers face the obvious stressors of weather, costs and market fluctuations, but their responsibility of providing for family and workers also …
TX Bill Banning Heat-Related Worker Breaks Could Be Overridden
Scorching temperatures are not letting up across much of the Southwest, including Texas, just as the issue of how to protect outdoor workers heats up …
Transitioning to Organics Made Easier for Texas Farmers
Texas farmers who want to transition some of their land from conventional crops to organics are getting help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
TX Rural Students Face College Shutout Without Changes to FAFSA
Texas educates more rural students than any other state at nearly 700,000, and there is concern a new law meant to simplify applying for college …