Cattle fever ticks a growing concern
By Julie Tomascik Editor The cattle fever tick, and the disease it carries, has the capability to cripple the Texas [...]
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Texas Rural Challenge spotlights economic development
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern An opportunity to spur rural economic development and encourage rural entrepreneurship in youth and [...]
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02, 2017
Monarch butterfly populations down
Farmers, landowners, conservationists and citizen groups are making steady progress promoting the conservation of monarch butterflies and expanding habitat. A [...]
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02, 2017
USDA survey shows number of farms dropped
The number of farms in the United States for 2016 is estimated at 2.06 million, down 8,000 farms from the [...]
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02, 2017
BQA online certification now free all year long
The checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification is now always free online. It’s an interactive online experience that ranchers and [...]
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02, 2017
NAFTA renegotiation talks begin
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor President Donald Trump is making good on a campaign promise to renegotiate the North American [...]
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02, 2017
Proposed hunting, fishing regulation changes comment period open
Increased dove hunting opportunities across South Texas and expanded landowner-managed pronghorn permitting in the Panhandle highlight this year’s slate of [...]
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02, 2017
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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02, 2017
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 [...]