Texas Legislature opens with fewer dollars, new members
By Gary Joiner TFB Radio Network Manager The 85th Texas Legislature gaveled in on Jan. 10, with reduced state revenue, [...]
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Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates announced
The second annual Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates have been set for June 12-15 and July 5-8. The June conference [...]
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Town halls set for Texas corn farmers
Texas corn farmers can now guide efforts for their state checkoff and association, according to the Texas Corn Producers (TCP). [...]
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Changing USDA definition of a farm could bring more accuracy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture defines a farm as “any place that has or normally could [...]
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Herbicide-resistant weeds remain challenge for Texas farmers
Texas currently lists seven weeds as resistant to one herbicide or another, according to Southwest Farm Press. But farmers will [...]
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TAHC expands fever tick quarantine zone
Since the first detection of fever ticks on a Live Oak County premises in late November 2016, the Texas Animal [...]
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WASDE report shows mixed outlook
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor There’s good and bad news for American farmers and ranchers in this month’s World Agricultural [...]
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Food Waste Challenge to help consumers
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) is asking consumers to become partners on being good stewards of land and resources by [...]
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01, 2017
American Sugar Alliance sets sights on new farm bill
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern U.S. and Texas sugar farmers are hoping a strong farm policy and a new [...]
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Soil health depends on temperature
Although not a new concept, Texas cotton farmers are showing more interest in no-till farming. Due to the increasing heat, [...]