Tariffs push U.S. cotton higher in China
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The People’s Republic of China is forecast to grow and produce less cotton this year, [...]
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09, 2018
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09, 2018
Take learning outside with TFB’s garden grant program
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist In today’s technology-driven learning environment, some schools are taking classroom learning outside or incorporating hands-on [...]
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09, 2018
USDA launches trade mitigation programs
The trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign [...]
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09, 2018
Rice farmers see near-record yield totals
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Near-record yields of quality rice has Texas rice farmers considering a second harvest, according to [...]
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09, 2018
USDA designates 37 Texas counties as disaster areas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 37 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Farmers and ranchers in Blanco, [...]
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08, 2018
New site helps rural areas bridge broadband gap
A new webpage featuring information about the importance of rural e-Connectivity was launched this week. It also highlights the ways [...]
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08, 2018
USDA: Sick cow poses no risk to food supply, human health
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports there is no present risk to the food [...]
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08, 2018
Dove season impacted by drought conditions
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Dove hunters across the state may have varying levels of success due to drought conditions [...]
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08, 2018
Applications available for TFB Free Enterprise Speech Contest
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Students interested in gaining communication skills, advancing their leadership skills and potentially earning scholarship money [...]
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08, 2018
Action on ag labor bill possible this fall
When House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after their August recess, the legislative clock will be counting down to the [...]