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Texas Farm Bureau Awards $387K to 137 Students
Acts of KindnessMay 16

Texas Farm Bureau Awards $387K to 137 Students

More than 130 Texas students just received life-changing scholarships totaling $387,000 to pursue careers in agriculture and veterinary medicine. The awards range from $1,000 trade scholarships to a $25,000 top prize for an outstanding agricultural scholar.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Texas Drone Maker Hylio Takes Flight in US Agriculture
VideosMar 30

Texas Drone Maker Hylio Takes Flight in US Agriculture

A homegrown Texas company is proving American-made drones can compete with Chinese giants while keeping farmers' data secure. Hylio's ag-focused drones are soaring as the US shifts toward trusted technology partners.

The Robot Report2 min read
Texas Rodeo Launches Rural Scholarship for 4-H Students
Acts of KindnessMar 29

Texas Rodeo Launches Rural Scholarship for 4-H Students

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just launched a new scholarship program exclusively for rural Texas students in 4-H and FFA. Starting this year, the Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program will award up to $20,000 to help agricultural students reach college. ##

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Texas Teen's Pig Wins Record $505K at Houston Rodeo
Acts of KindnessMar 27

Texas Teen's Pig Wins Record $505K at Houston Rodeo

A 15-year-old from Oglesby, Texas, just set a world record by selling his champion pig for $505,000 at the world's largest livestock show. Most of the money will fund agriculture scholarships for other young people learning to feed the world. #

Google News - World Record3 min read
Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Award $18,750 in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJun 14

Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Award $18,750 in Scholarships

Seventeen students pursuing agriculture careers just received scholarships totaling $18,750, proving that investing in the next generation of farmers and scientists is alive and well. The Association of Women in Agriculture celebrated these future leaders at their annual AWA Day program in April.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Texas Rangers Honor Mexican Heritage with New Red Jerseys
Global NewsApr 10

Texas Rangers Honor Mexican Heritage with New Red Jerseys

The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Texas County Gets $236M Solar Farm and 2,000 Sheep
VideosJun 2

Texas County Gets $236M Solar Farm and 2,000 Sheep

A Texas county with zero oil and gas revenue just landed its second massive solar farm, bringing millions in tax dollars, thousands of grazing sheep, and a blueprint for rural communities everywhere. The 201-megawatt project sits right next to its bigger sibling in Swisher County.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Texas A&M Transfer Student Wins Top Poultry Industry Honor
Community HeroesMar 27

Texas A&M Transfer Student Wins Top Poultry Industry Honor

A Texas A&M student who worried her transfer status would limit her opportunities just earned the poultry industry's most prestigious national scholarship. Kailey Kulhanek's win proves it's never too late to make your mark.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Texas Ranchers Revive Ancient Guard Dogs to Save Livestock
SolutionsFeb 17

Texas Ranchers Revive Ancient Guard Dogs to Save Livestock

After coyotes killed 400 sheep and goats in one year, a Texas ranching family discovered a solution that's been protecting herds for 5,000 years. Livestock guardian dogs are now saving ranches across the Edwards Plateau without a single bullet.

Smithsonian2 min read
Texas Cave Hides Ice Age Secrets Never Seen in the Region
Planet WinsMar 27

Texas Cave Hides Ice Age Secrets Never Seen in the Region

Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.

Google: fossil discovery3 min read
7 Texas Schools Earn Honor Roll for Student Success
SolutionsJan 30

7 Texas Schools Earn Honor Roll for Student Success

Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Texas Sheep Farmer Turns Solar Farms Into $1M Business
SolutionsApr 5

Texas Sheep Farmer Turns Solar Farms Into $1M Business

A Texas rancher facing layoffs transformed 27 sheep into a 10,000-strong flock by partnering with solar farms that pay him to graze their land. His innovation is now helping struggling farmers across three states keep their ranches alive.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Texas Scientists Create Clean Way to Make Fertilizer
InnovationJan 29

Texas Scientists Create Clean Way to Make Fertilizer

Researchers at Texas A&M University just solved one of agriculture's biggest pollution problems. Their new method produces ammonia fertilizer using just water, air, and renewable electricity instead of fossil fuels.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Texas Coal Mine Transforms Into Garden Feeding 3,000 Yearly
Planet WinsFeb 6

Texas Coal Mine Transforms Into Garden Feeding 3,000 Yearly

A former coal mine in Texas now grows 10,000 pounds of fresh produce each year for people living in a food desert. The garden supplies six food pantries in an area where food insecurity is 51% higher than the national average.

Good Good Good2 min read
Morocco Becomes Africa's Agriculture Teacher
SolutionsJan 27

Morocco Becomes Africa's Agriculture Teacher

Senegal's agriculture minister called Morocco a model for the continent after visiting farms and agro-industries that are transforming how African nations think about food security. The partnership could help Senegal cut its $1.6 billion annual food import bill.

Google News - Morocco Progress3 min read
Bellville Student Wins Agricultural Scholarship at OSU
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Bellville Student Wins Agricultural Scholarship at OSU

Caroline Tilton from Bellville just earned a prestigious Agricultural Leadership scholarship from Oklahoma State University, joining hundreds of students sharing in $1.8 million in awards. Her achievement highlights how dedication to agricultural studies opens doors to transformative educational opportunities.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Texas Student Earns Spot at Elite Leadership Academy
Daily MixMar 28

Texas Student Earns Spot at Elite Leadership Academy

Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Women Now Fill Nearly Half of India's Agriculture Schools
Global NewsApr 3

Women Now Fill Nearly Half of India's Agriculture Schools

India's agricultural universities have seen enrollments double in recent years, with women now making up nearly 50% of students. A new generation is transforming farming from a fallback career into a field of innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Better India3 min read
Texas Cave Reveals Ice Age Giants Never Seen in the Region
SolutionsApr 6

Texas Cave Reveals Ice Age Giants Never Seen in the Region

Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.

Google News - Science3 min read
Texas Cave Reveals Ice Age Animals Lost to Science
Planet WinsApr 1

Texas Cave Reveals Ice Age Animals Lost to Science

Scientists exploring a Texas cave discovered fossils from a warm period of the last ice age that nobody knew existed in the region. The find includes a lion-sized armadillo and giant tortoise that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient Texas.

Live Science2 min read

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