Scott to serve as House Agriculture Committee chair
By Julie Tomascik Editor The House Democratic Caucus approved Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) to serve as the chair of the [...]
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12, 2020
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12, 2020
Hemp insurance program expanded to include Texas
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Hemp growers in Texas will soon be eligible for Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) through the [...]
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12, 2020
Congress working to pass 2021 spending package
With less than two weeks before the current spending package expires, lawmakers are working on a package to fund the [...]
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12, 2020
Abbott addresses TFB members during 87th Annual Meeting
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Texas and the impacts on agriculture were addressed by [...]
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11, 2020
Beef commercials air during Hallmark Christmas movies
By Julie Tomascik Editor As viewers tune in to Hallmark Channel’s Christmas movies this year, they’ll see ads promoting beef. [...]
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11, 2020
First bale auction raises $10,000 for RGV students
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Harlingen Cotton Committee recently auctioned the first cotton bale of 2020 to benefit area [...]
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11, 2020
Retail beef market ‘meats’ changing demands
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, limited availability and fewer variety choices had many [...]
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11, 2020
Texas 2020 peanut crop yields a mixed bag
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The 2020 harvest season has wrapped for Texas peanut farmers with mixed results. Some areas [...]
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11, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic impacts American lamb exports
The American Lamb Board works with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to monitor and build export markets for American [...]
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11, 2020
TFB announces new IDX member benefit
By Julie Tomascik Editor Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Statistics show an individual’s identity [...]