Texas citrus recovering from major freeze in 2021
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas citrus growers experienced large production losses during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, but [...]
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10, 2023
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10, 2023
Public comment ends Oct. 16 for ocelot reintroduction plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The public can weigh in on a proposal that would reintroduce endangered ocelots to [...]
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10, 2023
CWD detected in Kimble County, emergency rule adopted
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a deer breeding facility in Kimble County. In response to the CWD detection, [...]
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10, 2023
Smooth Ag named semi-finalist in Ag Innovation Challenge
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A Texas agricultural startup placed in the top 10 semi-finalists of the 2024 Farm Bureau [...]
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10, 2023
Students take home awards from 2023 SOFA Challenge
By Julie Tomascik Editor Discussing agricultural issues and solutions earned four high school students recognition from the Heart O’ [...]
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10, 2023
New weaned calf risk management tool now available
Texas livestock producers now have a new, first-of-its-kind insurance option. Weaned Calf Risk Protection is a new policy offered by [...]
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10, 2023
National 4-H Week celebrates love for the program
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist This week, 4-H members across the U.S. are celebrating their love for 4-H. Throughout National [...]
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09, 2023
USDA makes additional payment for Texas rice farmers
Texas rice farmers will receive an additional payment through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Rice Production Program, which provides up [...]
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09, 2023
Government shutdown, farm bill deadlines near
Lawmakers are quickly facing the deadline to fund the federal government and pass a new farm bill. Farmers and ranchers [...]
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09, 2023
Milk dispenser installed for Texas Tech’s student athletes
By Julie Tomascik Editor A refrigerated milk dispenser was installed at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center through a collaboration [...]