Gov. Abbott calls for legislative special session
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Texas lawmakers are being called back to Austin. Tuesday afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced [...]
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Sweet start to South Texas cantaloupe season
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor An early season is yielding sweet results for Texas cantaloupe lovers. This year, Dixondale Farms [...]
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06, 2017
USDA representatives calling, visiting Texas farmers, ranchers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Don’t be surprised if you receive a phone call or visit from the U.S. Department [...]
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06, 2017
‘Only in Texas’ beef campaign underway
The Texas Beef Council (TBC) announced the launch of a new ad campaign as part of the ongoing Beef Loving [...]
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06, 2017
House passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act
The U.S. House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation to eliminate an unnecessary, duplicative and costly regulatory process under the Environmental [...]
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06, 2017
Bagrada bug detected in South Central Texas
The Bagrada bug, an invasive stink bug, has been detected in South Central Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist [...]
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06, 2017
New business helps hunters transition from lost deer lease
The personal experience of having to suddenly leave a deer lease prompted two Texas hunters to create a new company [...]
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06, 2017
TSSWCB announces 2017 Conservation Award winners
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) [...]
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06, 2017
EPA extends farmworker protection standard deadline
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will extend the deadline to meet requirements of its new farmworker protection standard (WPS) until [...]
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Equipment sales show optimism
Agricultural equipment sales have increased for six straight months, according to Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index. A recent report from [...]