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• Valley ranchers concerned over screwworm threat following outbreak in southern Mexico Play Video

  June 7, 2025 1:05 PM

  A rancher is warning others about the potential spread of the screwworm. It's a fly that right is currently in southern Mexico, but it's been moving north. "You might have pets, you might have a horse, they are companion animals. This pest isn't a discriminator. It will infect... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Valley Citrus and Vegetable Show Play Video

  December 31, 2019 1:33 PM

  MERCEDES – Some may remember the old Valley Citrus and Vegetable Show, where 4-H and FFA member would visit local farms, harvest some of produce and then exhibit them in competition. Well, the show it back and it’s found a new home at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show... more »

• Local Ranchers On Alert amid Cattle Tick Fever Outbreak Play Video

  May 20, 2019 4:48 PM

  SAN JUAN – A new cattle fever tick outbreak is alarming Rio Grande Valley ranchers. The disease can spread onto farm land and make an impact on profits. A spokesperson for Texas Animal Health Commission says fever ticks do not affect humans, but a bite can attack a... more »

• Brooks Co. Ranchers Weigh In on Increase of Immigrant Traffic Play Video

  May 20, 2019 9:11 AM

  FALFURRIAS – Border security resources are focused on the Rio Grande Valley; that focus is creating a sense of insecurity among some Brooks County residents. For years, ranchers have seen immigrants use their land to travel north, the only difference now is a decrease in Border Patrol agents. ... more »

• South Texas Ranchers Affected by Patrols on Private Property Play Video

  April 30, 2019 10:45 PM

  WESLACO – A new immigration-related expense is affecting South Texas ranchers. Most of the land being patrolled in Jim Wells and Brooks counties is private property. "Our roads get abused and torn up. These roads are extremely expensive... And they utilize these roads like they are public roads... more »

• Group Patrolling Corridor in Brooks Co. Known to Carry Migrants into US Play Video

  March 1, 2019 6:07 PM

  FALFURRIAS – People in Brooks County say they’re seeing more illegal foot traffic. KRGV’s Christian von Preysing explains what local ranchers are planning to do in response to this. Dr. Michael Vickers runs one of the long-standing veterinarian clinics in Falfurrias and also owns land along Highway 281... more »

• New USDA Program to Combat Cattle Diseases Play Video

  February 5, 2019 5:35 PM

  WESLACO – Cameron County ranchers are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to test out a new spray protection program. The program is aimed at killing “cattle fever ticks” and the deadly disease they’re known to carry and pass along livestock. A total of 150 field... more »

• State Health Agency Sees Decrease of Cattle Fever Tick Cases Play Video

  January 1, 2019 7:01 PM

  EDINBURG – The state saw fewer signs of cattle fever ticks in two Texas counties. Hidalgo County was one where a quarantine zone is now closed. Other areas in the Rio Grande Valley remain in quarantine, but its better news for ranchers. The Texas Animal Health Commission... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Rancher Reacts to USDA Branding Regulations Play Video

  December 18, 2018 4:00 PM

  WESLACO – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping in to help ranchers better protect their cattle. Hidalgo County rancher Mike Risica is in the business of bringing in Mexican cattle. He says he welcomes any help to protect his herd as imported cattle can bring potentially deadly... more »

• Local ranchers hopeful with changes to insecticide use on cattle Play Video

  October 2, 2018 6:35 PM

  WESLACO – A local rancher says he lost cattle because of the way the insecticide is used. The parasite carried by the fever tick is deadly to cattle but farmers claim the way the disease has been treated could also be deadly. KRGV’s Christian von Preysing spoke with... more »

• Border Patrol: Illegal Crosser Deaths Down, Rescues Remain Consistent Play Video

  June 29, 2017 7:06 PM

  FALFURRIAS – Rio Grande Valley ranchers are on the lookout for people crossing the border illegally in the extreme heat. Brooks County rancher and veterinarian Dr. Mike Vickers said the discovery of people making the long trek never stops. The border fence is only half of the people’s journey. "For... more »