South Central

Policy aide picked for Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture

A policy aide has been selected for Secretary of Agriculture under President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration. Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under Pres... more »

Leger & Son hedges to protect pecan groves from hurricanes

Leger & Son implements sustainable practices that have allowed this third-generation Georgia, family operation grow pecans for nearly six decades. ... more »

Texas panhandle growers in wildfire disaster region

Wildfires are threatening catastrophic losses for Texas’ growers and agriculture producers in the state’s Panhandle and northwest region. more »

Industry members sought for Viva Fresh expo clean eating challenge

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is inviting industry members to apply for this year’s Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge. In its fifth year, the health initiative is scheduled t... more »

Aphids discourage pollinators from tropical milkweed

Though aphids are the bane of many home gardeners’ existence, a new study University of Florida (UF) study shows the tiny pests also pose problems for the iconic monarch butterfly. Insect pollina... more »

Texas Pecan Short Course registration open

This four-day event will cover the facets of planning, development and business, as well as the annual cycles of production. more »

Texas A&M hosts ‘Growing pecans in South Central Texas’

This evening event will cover choosing varieties, establishing trees and managing pests, in addition to featuring a pecan competition of the counties' grower submissions. more »

Texas pecan production below average, demand remains strong

Pecan orchards in the Far West were showing good crop loads while trees in Central Texas were expected to provide below-average yields. more »