Texas farm & garden news
What's happening to the people who grow Texas food. This page checks its sources every hour and keeps only Texas stories about gardens, crops, livestock, water, pests, land and food prices. Every story shows who published it and when, and links to the original.
Tuesday, November 3
Jumpstart, Activate equips students with leadership skills
By Shelby Shank Field Editor More than eighth- and ninth-grade students gained leadership skills, explored career opportunities and learned more about Texas agriculture through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Jumpstart and Activate programs.
Texas buys back 46 commercial oyster licenses as state works to reduce harvest pressure
Local winemaker sees strong 2026 Texas harvest
Monday, November 2
AgriLife Extension to host canning series starting Nov. 4
Southeast Texas Urban Ag and Farm Safety Summit set for Nov. 13 in Katy
A Texas farmer whose family has worked the same land since 1953 now earns $200,000 a year by leasing 600
Thursday, October 29
Tyler Froberg named Texas Ag Influencer of the Year
Tyler Froberg of Alvin was named Texas Farm Bureau's (TFB) 2026 Texas Ag Influencer of the Year for his efforts to connect consumers with agriculture through social media. Froberg, who is known online as @FarmerFroberg, uses social media to give followers a look at life on his family's farm. His content features his family and
Wednesday, October 28
Agribusiness entrepreneurship pioneer Ed Rister retires from Texas A&M
Rister built a program where students defend agricultural business plans to entrepreneurs
Tuesday, October 20
7 tips for growing strawberries in Texas
AgriLife Extension expert explains why fall — not spring — is strawberry planting season