Perdue: Administration ready to support agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to let the agricultural community do what they [...]
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Transform approved for Texas cotton
Effective immediately through a special Section 18 emergency permit, Transform WG is available for restricted use in cotton to control [...]
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05, 2017
Texas peach crop may be in short supply
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer The mild winter this year has caused problems in orchards across the Lone Star State. [...]
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05, 2017
Spike in cotton export demand, prices
The 2016 U.S. cotton crop produced high yields and high quality fiber, triggering a spike in export demand and higher [...]
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05, 2017
JBS imports fresh American beef to Brazil
Brazilian consumers can now enjoy a fresh cut of American beef. For the first time, the world’s largest meat processor, [...]
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05, 2017
Monsanto-Deere precision deal canceled
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that Deere & Company and Monsanto terminated Deere’s attempt to purchase Precision [...]
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05, 2017
Omnibus bill includes $59 million for citrus research
There's good news for the Texas citrus industry and consumers. Congress has included $59 million in federal funds to fight [...]
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05, 2017
Farm income likely to increase in 2017
The farm economy and commodity prices may have hit bottom last year, but don’t expect a full rebound right away. [...]
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05, 2017
TWDB ag water conservation grants available
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is now accepting applications through the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants Program. Up to $632,000 [...]
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05, 2017
AgriLife Extension responds to tornado aftermath
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents and volunteers are assessing the damage caused by multiple tornadoes in East Texas near [...]