Agriculture /tags/agriculture Agriculture en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:27:46 GMT Water treaty deal with Mexico offers lifeline to drought-stricken Texas farmers /texas-news/2025-04-29/texas-farmers-water-shortage-mexico-drought After years of shortfalls, Mexico has agreed to expedited water deliveries to the U.S. under the 1944 Treaty. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:27:46 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-29/texas-farmers-water-shortage-mexico-drought Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom Mexico pledges ‘immediate water delivery’ to Texas farmers amid pressure over treaty shortfall /texas-news/2025-04-14/texas-farmers-water-shortage-mexico-treaty Relief could be on the way for South Texas farmers facing a crippling water shortage. On Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country would make “an immediate water delivery“ to Texas farmers. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:23:35 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-14/texas-farmers-water-shortage-mexico-treaty Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom Amid federal funding cuts, North Texas food pantries see rising demand — and budget gaps /business-economy/2025-04-03/amid-federal-funding-cuts-north-texas-food-pantries-see-rising-demand-and-budget-gaps Community needs are up at the food pantry he operates as federal funding cuts, coupled with inflationary increases, are affecting North Texans. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:49:07 GMT /business-economy/2025-04-03/amid-federal-funding-cuts-north-texas-food-pantries-see-rising-demand-and-budget-gaps Eric E. Garcia | Fort Worth Report Texas farmers struggle as U.S. denies Mexico’s water request over treaty shortfalls /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-farmers-struggle-us-denies-water-shortage-mexico-treaty-shortfalls The United States denied Mexico’s request for a special delivery of Colorado River water on Thursday, citing Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its obligations under an 80-year-old water-sharing treaty between the two countries. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:23:25 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-farmers-struggle-us-denies-water-shortage-mexico-treaty-shortfalls Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom What is a vertical greenhouse? Cleburne farm uses less land and water to grow more produce /arts-culture/2025-03-20/what-is-a-vertical-greenhouse-cleburne-farm-uses-less-land-and-water-to-grow-more-produce Just an hour outside of Dallas, Eden Green Technology is one of the companies that has navigated the challenges of indoor farming. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-20/what-is-a-vertical-greenhouse-cleburne-farm-uses-less-land-and-water-to-grow-more-produce Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access U.S. Customs and Border Protection is cracking down on border egg smuggling /texas-news/2025-02-27/u-s-customs-and-border-protection-is-cracking-down-on-border-egg-smuggling Since January Texas area CBP officers have encountered more than 90 people attempting to import raw eggs from Mexico. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:58:01 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-27/u-s-customs-and-border-protection-is-cracking-down-on-border-egg-smuggling David Martin Davies After 10 years, Arlington will finally get a farmers market /news/2025-02-26/arlington-has-been-trying-to-get-a-farmers-market-for-10-years-itll-finally-open-one-next-month Four Seasons Market will bring in vendors every Saturday from March through November. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:10:43 GMT /news/2025-02-26/arlington-has-been-trying-to-get-a-farmers-market-for-10-years-itll-finally-open-one-next-month James Hartley 'How do we protect our poultry flocks?' Texas dairy, poultry producers grapple with bird flu /texas-news/2025-01-31/how-do-we-protect-our-poultry-flocks-texas-dairy-poultry-producers-grapple-with-bird-flu Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:13:26 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-31/how-do-we-protect-our-poultry-flocks-texas-dairy-poultry-producers-grapple-with-bird-flu Jayme Lozano Carver | The Texas Tribune Texas' economy stands to lose billions of dollars without investments into water infrastructure /texas-news/2025-01-23/texas-economy-stands-to-lose-billions-of-dollars-without-investments-into-its-water-infrastructure Non-profit, public policy organizations including Texas 2036 and the Texas Water Association have made water infrastructure one of their priorities this legislative session. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:32:26 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-23/texas-economy-stands-to-lose-billions-of-dollars-without-investments-into-its-water-infrastructure Kailey Hunt Ranchers scramble to prepare livestock for winter storm in Northeast Texas /texas-news/2025-01-09/ranchers-scramble-to-prepare-livestock-for-winter-storm-in-northeast-texas Calves are particularly vulnerable to the cold temperatures and wintry precipitation. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:06:17 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-09/ranchers-scramble-to-prepare-livestock-for-winter-storm-in-northeast-texas Michael Marks | Texas Standard