Texas ranchers remain hopeful for rains during drought
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Despite some rainfall across the state this week, drought remains an issue for farmers and [...]
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08, 2022
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08, 2022
USDA mailing pre-filled applications for 2020, 2021 disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced another installment (phase) in assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by [...]
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08, 2022
TFB launches farm labor resources, information webpage
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistTexas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched a webpage to help make farmers and ranchers aware of programs designed [...]
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08, 2022
New survey shows drought’s extent across Western U.S.
Persistent drought continues to hammer farmers and ranchers in Western, Central and Southern Plains states, with far-reaching implications for not [...]
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08, 2022
New beef processing plant planned for Amarillo
By Emmy PowellCommunications SpecialistThe country’s only beef producer-owned processing plant is set to break ground in Amarillo next year.Producer Owned [...]
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08, 2022
AgriLife, Chevron plan to turn peanuts into diesel
A collaboration between Chevron and Texas A&M AgriLife will develop the “Diesel Nut,” a line of peanuts to be used [...]
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08, 2022
Phone bills increased in August for all Texas customers
Texans who use a phone should expect to pay more for that service. That’s due to a Universal Service Fund [...]
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08, 2022
Texas cotton farmers abandon huge acres
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager The historic drought of 2022 is causing Texas cotton farmers to abandon cotton [...]
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08, 2022
La Niña climate pattern influences drought
The drought is not expected to let up in the month of August. High temperatures and drought conditions are forecast [...]
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08, 2022
Heat, drought impacting yields for Texas rice farmers
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer Hot and dry growing conditions have impacted this year’s Texas rice crop. “The triple-digit [...]