Country World

Old School: From mules to microchips, Frank Griffin has witnessed the evolution of farming for decades

Anybody who has been to Stiles Farm near Thrall in Williamson County over the last half century might have met Frank Griffin — he’s been working there since well before the establishment of the Stiles Farm Foundation in 1961. Read more...

Oak wilt disease hits Texas hardest

Spring is a season of peril for Texas' oak trees. That's when the tiny beetles that transm...

Free Advice: As sustainable agriculture has made its way into the mainstream, ATTRA has emerged as a go-to resource for farmers and ranchers

In 1987, during the depths of a crisis that threatened the traditional family farm, the Na...

Managing the dwindling herd: Livestock specialist concerned mid-size producers in most jeopardy

The effects of the drought can be seen in a lot of places if you know where to look, espec...

Leader of the Pack: Conservationist reflects

Sept. 6, 2012 - Salvador Salinas was appointed State Conservationist for the state of Texa...