Adkins named director for Farm Service Agency in Texas
The Biden administration recently appointed Kelly Adkins as the new state executive director for the USDA Texas Farm Service Agency [...]
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Mike Atkinson farms on the outskirts of Houston
By Julie Tomascik Editor From strawberries to blueberries and collards to kale, Mike Atkinson’s fields yield a bountiful harvest for [...]
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USDA announces $6 billion in natural disaster payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in [...]
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Herbicide applications during dry, hot months
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer As hot, dry conditions persist across the Lone Star State, AgriLife Extension specialists have [...]
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Texas Legislature to study ag-related interim charges
By Julie Tomascik Editor Interim committee charges were announced for the Texas Senate and Texas House. During the non-legislative year, [...]
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Biden announces plan to help farmers, lower food costs
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Biden administration this week announced three priorities to help American farmers amid the global supply [...]
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Wildfire losses top $23 million in preliminary estimates
Preliminary estimates from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service show wildfires that ravaged the Eastland Complex and parts of the Panhandle [...]
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Registration underway for dove hunting challenge
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter In an effort to learn more about invasive Eurasian Collared Doves, and their impact on [...]
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Hamilton County students learn about agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor About 230 students in fourth and fifth grade in Hamilton County learned more about agriculture at [...]
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Barbecue competition highlights Texas beef
By Tom Nicolette Senior Network Producer A recent high school competition had beef on display as teenage pitmasters showcased their [...]