Cotton Jassid is now threatening the fiber industries in Georgia and Texas

As cotton producers face mounting challenges, a new invasive pest is only adding to the obstacles. The Cotton Jassid previously detected in Georgia has now made its way to the Lone Star State.

Related Stories

Rodeo Austin Livestock Show

Stock Show Spotlight: Austin Exhibitor Laynee Matchett Brings Passion to the Texas Show Circuit

Rodeo Austin exhibitor reflects on years of showing and the routines that get her ready for the ring.

March 27, 2026 04:37 PM

Neal Burnette-Irwin

Stock Shows

Stock Show Spotlight: Camdyn Neuman Finds His Path in the Ring

Exhibitor Camdyn Neuman reflects on family and the life lessons learned through showing cattle at the Rodeo Houston Livestock Show.

March 27, 2026 03:19 PM

Neal Burnette-Irwin

Rodeo Austin Livestock Show

Stock Show Spotlight: Kaesee Brune Finds Success With the Toughest Cattle

Rodeo Austin exhibitor reflects on years of experience and the bond formed through training difficult cattle

March 27, 2026 03:16 PM

Neal Burnette-Irwin

Rodeo Austin Livestock Show

Stock Show Spotlight: Atlee Homann Reaches Milestone at Rodeo Austin

Senior exhibitor reflects on years of work in the ring and the bond that led to his first sale

March 27, 2026 01:48 PM

Neal Burnette-Irwin

Stock Shows

Stock Show Spotlight: Student Exhibitor GG Gosda’s Final Year in the Ring

After years of showing livestock, Gosda reflects on the bond and responsibility of taking care of her cattle

March 27, 2026 01:35 PM

Neal Burnette-Irwin

Stock Shows

Stock Show Spotlight: Young Exhibitor Ainslea Hayes Carries on Family Tradition in Houston

Houston competitor Ainslea Hayes shares what it takes to compete in the ring and carry on a family legacy

March 26, 2026 03:44 PM

Neal Burnette-Irwin

Cotton Southwest Southeast

RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Rural Lifestyle

What Really Wins a Blue Ribbon? Behind the Scenes at the Tennessee State Fair

The Tennessee State Fair features a variety of attractions, including rides, tasty foods, and dozens of agricultural competitions to enter and win. But what goes into picking achievements in each category?

September 05, 2025 01:48 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Washington Policy

Ranchers support removing Endangered Species Act protections for Mexican wolves

Tom Peterson with the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association says taxpayers are “unfortunate casualties” of this overlay now that the Mexican wolf population is stable under ESA guidelines.

September 05, 2025 01:21 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Markets

CoBank: Fewer replacement heifers could mean trouble for U.S. milk supplies

Co-Bank Lead Dairy Economist, Corey Geiger, joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report for a further look at the drop in replacement heifers and the trend’s longterm impact on dairy producers and cattle prices.

September 05, 2025 12:40 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

FarmTech

FarmTech: BinSentry brings AI automation to the feedlot

The agriculture workforce’s struggles with labor issues in recent years have opened the door to more automation and integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

September 05, 2025 11:58 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

FarmHER + RanchHER

Tequesquite Ranch - FarmHER + RanchHER Season 7, Episode 2

RanchHERs Lyn & Sherrie Ray breed horses and raise cattle in New Mexico, while also helping to mentor the next generation of ag leaders

September 05, 2025 11:42 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

ABOUT RFD NETWORK

Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO on Hall of Fame Induction: “Patrick Gottsch holds a special place in our hearts”

Today in Wyoming, Rural Media Group’s late founder, Patrick Gottsch, will be inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame! The rodeo’s CEO, Tom Hirsing, joined us to share why Patrick is so deserving of this honor.

September 05, 2025 11:10 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF