As Texas fruit growers battle unpredictable chill hours and late spring freezes, a small, but growing, group is turning to lesser-known or “alternative” fruit crops in search of more resilient and ...

The district experienced a mix of weather conditions this past week. Some areas received 1.5-3 inches of much-needed rain, while others remained dry with above-normal temperatures. The first hay harve ...

Hale County farmers are seeing favorable planting conditions with warm soil and reduced winds but face challenges like pests, ...

Q. I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves ...

Cotton prices are mixed on Friday morning, with contracts mostly weaker and July up 3 points. futures held the weakness into the Thursday close, as contracts were down 34 to 52 points on the day.

A virus responsible for damaging cotton crops across the southern United States has been lurking in U.S. fields for nearly 20 years -- undetected. According to new research, cotton leafroll dwarf ...