NRCS implementing changes to conservation programs
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out changes made in the 2018 Farm [...]
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Texas farm family takes pride in growing mushrooms
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Love ‘em or hate ‘em, mushrooms are a common ingredient in a variety of dishes. [...]
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05, 2019
USDA to help cover farmers’ cost of organic certification
Organic farmers and handlers can apply for federal funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) [...]
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05, 2019
Texas professor’s research included in national report
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Texas A&M University soil and crop sciences professor was featured in a report highlighting [...]
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05, 2019
Trade tensions, prices weigh on farm decisions
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter If the forecasts hold true, there will be 4 million fewer acres of principle crops [...]
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05, 2019
USDA offers online loan information access
A new feature on the farmers.gov website allows farmers and ranchers to access their loan information online. The U.S. Department [...]
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Biotechnology resources available for educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the International Food Information Council Foundation have launched an updated version of [...]
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05, 2019
Weeds a growing issue for Texas farmers, ranchers
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Texas has experienced a bumper crop of weeds this spring. Hay growers have reported excess [...]
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05, 2019
Rural economy impacts farmer mental health
A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm [...]
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05, 2019
USDA announces new web-based tool for dairy farmers
A new web-based tool is available to help dairy farmers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new [...]