Hurricane Harvey could negatively impact Texas cotton
By Julie Tomascik Editor As Hurricane Harvey continues to churn in the southern Gulf of Mexico, many Texas farmers are [...]
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Growing demand boosts U.S. hog, pig inventory
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter There are 2.37 million more hogs and pigs in the United States this year, according [...]
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08, 2017
Farm bill, healthcare on Texas farmers’, ranchers’ minds
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Taking advantage of the August recess, U.S. representatives and senators have returned home to speak [...]
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08, 2017
American cattle inventory on the rise
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Cattle herds across the nation continue to grow. A new report from the U.S. Department [...]
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08, 2017
Farmers host farm bill discussion meeting
By Gene Hall Publisher A panel comprised of High Plains economic, academic and political leadership joined forces to underscore [...]
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08, 2017
Veterinary students receive Texas Farm Bureau assistance
By Julie Tomascik Editor Animal agriculture is a large part of the Lone Star State, but a shortage of rural [...]
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08, 2017
Argentina opens market to U.S. pork
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter For the first time in 25 years, American pork producers will have the opportunity to [...]
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08, 2017
U.S., Colombia expand rice agreement
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Restrictions and limitations that kept more American rice out of Colombia are lifted under a [...]
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08, 2017
Fever tick discussions ongoing
By Julie Tomascik Editor Ticks without borders are a problem for South Texas ranchers who face a growing number of [...]
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08, 2017
Crop, livestock budgets available
Crop and livestock budgets for 2017 are now available to farmers and ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service [...]