Texas cotton, soybean acreage up, others down
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Cotton is once again king in Texas. Farmers are expected to plant at least 17 [...]
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Perdue welcomes U.S. beef in China
After a 13-year hiatus, U.S. beef has made its way back to China. On Friday, June 30, a delegation of [...]
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06, 2017
Crop hail-out, replant guide available from AgriLife Extension
By Steve Byrns Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, San Angelo The latest Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service crop hail-damage assessment and [...]
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06, 2017
USDA seeks GMO input
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has posted
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06, 2017
NRCS aims to restore longleaf pine forests
Over the past two centuries, longleaf pine forests have been reduced by almost 97 percent due to development, timbering and [...]
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06, 2017
ABC settles ‘pink slime’ lawsuit
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor After three weeks in a South Dakota courtroom, the “pink slime” trial is over. Before [...]
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06, 2017
Ag issues, advocacy focus of summer conference
By Julie Tomascik Editor Trade, legislative efforts and agricultural advocacy were among the topics highlighted at the Texas Farm Bureau [...]
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06, 2017
July 4 cookout costs slightly less this summer
The price of a Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less this summer, according to a survey by the [...]
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06, 2017
Tropical storm, rains ease Texas drought conditions
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The majority of Texas received some much needed rainfall over the past seven days thanks [...]
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06, 2017
Emergency loss loans available for Texas counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Chris Beyerhelm announced physical loss loans are available [...]