Assistance available for flood damaged ag land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has established two special Environmental Quality Incentives [...]
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09, 2017
Mosquito control in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Areas ravaged by flood waters from Hurricane Harvey are fighting large populations of mosquitos. State officials have activated aerial mosquito [...]
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09, 2017
The time is ripe for tax reform
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Toss the calculator. Lose the tax expert. Forget the long forms. Americans could soon complete [...]
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09, 2017
TPWD urges residents to use caution during Harvey recovery
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are urging Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey to use caution during recovery [...]
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09, 2017
EPA weighing dicamba concerns
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Reports of crop damage in several states has prompted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to [...]
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09, 2017
Bill delays Electronic Logging Device rule
By Shala Gean Communications Specialist Farmers and ranchers are keeping a close eye on HR 3282, the Electronic Logging Device [...]
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09, 2017
Report shows fewer cases of Colony Collapse Disorder
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals fewer honey bee colonies across [...]
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09, 2017
Deadline nears for AITC matching grant program
Texas Farm Bureau will once again make funds available to county Farm Bureaus though the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) [...]
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09, 2017
EPA encourages agriculture to weigh in on WOTUS
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter What areas should the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have authority over through the Clean Water [...]
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09, 2017
AFBF applauds Dairy MPP exit
Effective Sept. 1, dairy farmers can enroll or opt-out for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP)-Dairy. The American [...]