Ag trade deficit forecast to reach record high in 2025
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to reach a record $42.5 billion for fiscal [...]
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09, 2024
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09, 2024
Lower quality, yields for Texas rice crop
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The quality and yields for this year’s rice crop are lower due to cool growing [...]
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09, 2024
Fall armyworms on the march across the state
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Although it’s not quite fall yet, armyworms are on the move, and experts encourage ranchers [...]
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09, 2024
USDA approves first H5N1 vaccine trial for dairy cows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved field trials to test vaccines aimed at preventing avian flu from infecting [...]
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09, 2024
Congress needs to act now on farm bill, water crisis with Mexico
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers and ranchers told U.S. Sen. John Cornyn that Congress must act now on the water [...]
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09, 2024
Anderson County hosts Food Connection Day event
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Anderson County Farm Bureau recently held its annual Food Connection Day event, serving breakfast [...]
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09, 2024
TFB opens the doors to agriculture at fairs, livestock shows this fall
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Consumers of all ages can explore Texas agriculture through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Doorways to [...]
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09, 2024
Retail beef prices fall slightly from record highs in July
As summer winds down, retail beef prices are falling slightly from record highs in July. Reports from the U.S. Department [...]
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09, 2024
Farmers meet with lawmakers ahead of farm bill deadline
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Farmers and ranchers took advantage of the August recess to meet with Congressional leaders to [...]
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08, 2024
‘Where’s the Beef?’ series expands, now offering video resources
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist A direct-to-consumer beef sales program created by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is expanding outreach [...]