Logan Hawkes

Articles by Logan Hawkes

Lives changed, Governor declares explosion disaster

Plant explosion rocks rural Texas. Fire officials say the blast destroyed or damaged dozens of homes.

Feral hog hotline established to identify high risk areas

Texas, officials need to collect more information on feral activity, population and damage.

Celebrating specialty crops, Strawberry Fest attracts huge crowds 1

Strawberry producers in and around Poteet, Texas, report plenty of fresh, sweet strawberries were available for the annual Poteet Strawberry Festival held April. 12-14.

‘Hurry up’ cotton planting increases Texas Valley cotton acres

Cotton acres in the Rio Grande Valley are increasing in mid-April, but, thanks to the drought and continuing water issues, current acreage represents only a percentage of historical planted acres.

Mexico’s water release termed a slap in the face by Valley water officials

Rio Grande Valley water officials charge such a limited release is little more than a slap in the face and will provide no relief for communities and farmers who are currently facing critical water shortages.

Carlsbad farmers irate over groundwater pumping in Roswell

Farmers around Carlsbad, in southeastern New Mexico, say they are fed up over water shortages in the Pecos River, blaming upriver Roswell water users for tapping groundwater sources and depleting water that would have flowed south in the now near-dry Pecos riverbed.

Invasive plants, energy development threaten Southwest rangeland

An expansion of invasive plants threatens rangeland ecology and suggests other risks are possible that over time could cause widespread damage and change that could carry a hefty price tag .

New strain of HLB disease found in South Texas citrus grove

New strain of citrus greening disease of concern to Lower Rio Grande Valley growers but much remains to learn.

State Department says ‘no word from Mexico’ about water delivery

Mexico is overdue in delivering water that is desperately needed in the Lower Rio Grande Valley because of current and extreme drought conditions.

News Blog: Proposal would eliminate Texas rice acres in favor of urban growth

The Central Texas Water Coalition's proposal that rice farmers go out of business to free up water for urban dwellers is not getting much traction in rural circles.

New Mexico pecan growers face dry year

The forecast for irrigation water this year is “dismal” for New Mexico.

Definitive deer study targets rural property owners

Good deer and wildlife management helps protect the environment, preserves time honored traditions, and also helps agricultural producers manage natural resources that affect farming and ranching operations