Pruitt confirmed to lead EPA
Scott Pruitt was confirmed as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Friday, Feb. 17. The Senate voted 52-46 to [...]
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Mud is potential issue for ranchers
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern With the recent rains—and hopefully more to come–the forecast for ranchers across parts of [...]
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02, 2017
USDA releases 10-year projections
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Demand for American agricultural products both at home and abroad will remain strong over the [...]
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02, 2017
High-yielding crops to offset low prices
With a record year for corn production and higher yields in other major commodities, a low-price environment is here to [...]
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02, 2017
Cattle industry in expansion mode
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) annual Cattle Inventory Report released last month confirmed expansion continued throughout cow country, according [...]
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02, 2017
Soybean products gaining new markets
Soybean farmers are finding new markets and tangible returns on their investments as soy products gain more demand. New products [...]
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02, 2017
Texas A&M institute helps ensure survival of Key deer
Nationwide efforts among several agencies have helped halt the screwworm outbreak in the Florida Keys. A Texas A&M University System [...]
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02, 2017
Red River legislation passes House
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor A bill designed to help private property owners along the Red River protect their land [...]
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02, 2017
EPA approves use of sulfoxaflor for sugarcane aphids
Texas sorghum farmers will once again be able to use sulfoxaflor this growing season to help in their fight against [...]
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02, 2017
Demand for organic, non-GMO outpaces production
There is a sharp increase in consumer demand for organic and non-GMO foods, prompting food manufacturers to provide incentives for [...]