Spending package includes much-needed ag provisions
Legislation to fund the government adopted by Congress this week contains many wins for American farmers and ranchers. From much-needed [...]
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Farm Bureau welcomes phase one agreement with China
An interim phase one trade deal with China is a step towards a full agreement and normalized trade with China, [...]
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12, 2019
EPA proposes changes to pesticide AEZ rules
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting comments on a proposal it says will [...]
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12, 2019
Cherokee County nursery grows poinsettias
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Something about the red and green foliage of poinsettias just feels like Christmas. And thanks [...]
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12, 2019
Farm groups partner to help farmers manage stress
Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National [...]
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12, 2019
Precision Ag Task Force begins work
The first meeting of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Task Force for Reviewing Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture [...]
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12, 2019
Conservation Reserve Program signup open
Sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is open, and the deadline for farmers and ranchers to sign up [...]
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12, 2019
Renew Ag/Timber registrations by Dec. 31
Since 2011, a valid agricultural and timber registration number has been required under Texas law to claim a sales [...]
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12, 2019
Texas hemp plan submitted to USDA
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) this week submitted the Texas Hemp Program outline to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
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12, 2019
USDA extends deadlines for farm, dairy programs
Due to the prolonged and extensive impacts of weather events this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the [...]