USDA seeks applications for conservation innovation grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA's Natural Resources [...]
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12, 2017
USDA to withdraw organic livestock rules
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week its plans to withdraw language that would [...]
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12, 2017
AgriLife Extension releases prescribed burning handbook
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has developed a prescribed burning handbook as the range [...]
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12, 2017
Texas upland cotton production increases
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Production and yield values of upland cotton have risen in the Lone Star State from [...]
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12, 2017
Field trials begin on feral hog toxic bait
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are moving forward with field trails in Texas and Alabama to help determine the [...]
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12, 2017
Death tax, instant equipment expensing in final tax reform plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The final details of Congressional Republicans’ tax reform plan were released to the public Friday [...]
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12, 2017
Ground-penetrating radar can detect fine roots in crops
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) can be effectively used in detecting the fine roots of plants, according to a recent study led [...]
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12, 2017
USDA highlights infrastructure investments in rural communities
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue yesterday highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will [...]
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12, 2017
TFB members serve on beef checkoff boards
Three Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members will represent the state’s largest farm and ranch organization and Texas cattlemen and women [...]
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12, 2017
Congressional Republicans reach deal on tax reform
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter After hours of negotiations, House and Senate Republicans Wednesday announced they have come to an [...]