Drought, feed costs drive feedlot numbers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The number of cattle in American feedlots suggests the cattle industry is back to pre-2012 [...]
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03, 2018
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03, 2018
Rainfall relieves some drought, delays planting
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter With much of the state suffering under drought conditions, recent rains have been a welcome [...]
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03, 2018
Farmers can nominate schools for STEM grants
It’s projected that in 2018 about 2.4 million jobs in science, technology, engineering and math will go unfilled. To help [...]
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03, 2018
USDA renews Cotton Ginning Cost Share program
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue authorized renewal of the Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) [...]
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03, 2018
Ag safety awareness week focuses on common hazards
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Farm and ranch safety is a priority, and the 2018 Ag Safety Awareness Program Week [...]
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03, 2018
Farm Bureau hosts first county leader week
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is holding its first-ever County Leader Week March 12-16. The new program is designed [...]
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03, 2018
DOT answers questions on ELD mandate
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter America’s ranchers and livestock haulers have just days left before the waiver granting them extra [...]
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03, 2018
Farm Bureau leaders attend home and garden show
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The average American is three to four generations removed from agriculture. Area farmers and ranchers [...]
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03, 2018
Northey confirmed for USDA position
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week the Senate’s long-awaited confirmation of Bill Northey [...]
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03, 2018
World, U.S. cotton production to fall, demand rising
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Global cotton use is forecast to outpace production this year, according to a new report [...]