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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.
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 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. ##
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. #
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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