Planting progress on par with five-year averages
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Planting season is underway in many states across the U.S., and progress is on track [...]
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Researchers find control method for aflatoxin
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Aflatoxin contamination costs farmers billions of dollars annually, but one study shows promise for a [...]
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04, 2019
Quarterly hog report shows slower growth, expansion ahead
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report, showing [...]
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04, 2019
Sheep, goat prices, inventories down slightly in Texas
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Despite softening prices and lower inventories, markets for sheep and goat meat and fiber remain [...]
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04, 2019
TFB asks for more flexible livestock hauling rules
By Julie Tomascik Editor Citing concerns for livestock care and biosecurty, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) urged the Department of Transportation [...]
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Texans donate to help Nebraska Farm Bureau relief fund
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas farmers and ranchers are offering assistance to Nebraska farmers, ranchers and rural communities as they [...]
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04, 2019
Census reveals dynamics of Texas agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter It’s no surprise to the agricultural community, but the 2017 Census of Agriculture confirmed it [...]
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04, 2019
USDA update on farm bill implementation progress
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed the [...]
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04, 2019
Texas Farm Bureau awards scholarship to FCCLA student
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) awarded Areli Ibarra, a senior at Madisonville High School, a $5,000 scholarship during the Texas Association, [...]
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04, 2019
Federal agencies aim to reduce food waste
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Three U.S. agencies are leading efforts to reduce food waste. The U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]