CRP changes to help beginning farmers and ranchers
There is growing concern about the manner in which land will be transferred to the next generation of farm operators. [...]
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01, 2017
WPS rules go into effect despite efforts by farm groups to delay
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied two agricultural organizations’ petitions to delay the implementation of the agency’s farmworker protection [...]
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12, 2016
Valuation of easements provision part of eminent domain reform
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor About 95 percent of the land in Texas is privately owned, leaving landowners facing a [...]
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12, 2016
Turkeys fare well in advance of spring season
The spring turkey season should be a good one for Texas hunters, according to state wildlife biologists. Increased bird numbers [...]
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12, 2016
No surplus in U.S. peanut supply
Despite predictions, there will likely not be a surplus of U.S. peanuts in 2016, according to Southwest Farm Press. The [...]
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12, 2016
Outlook ominous for farm economy
By Jessica Domel News Editor What does the new year mean for America’s farmers and ranchers? Will the economy improve? [...]
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12, 2016
Red meat doesn’t increase cardiovascular disease risk factors
Researchers at Purdue University found that consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term [...]
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12, 2016
U.S. farmers, ranchers win in trade dispute
A World Trade Organization (WTO) trade enforcement panel has ruled in favor of a U.S. challenge to wide-ranging restrictions and [...]
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12, 2016
TFB Leadership Conference scheduled
By Jessica Domel News Editor To ensure the current and future needs of Texas farmers, ranchers and dairymen are met, [...]
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12, 2016
Manage ponds in winter for better spring fish production
As temperatures drop across Texas, winter pond management can help improve fish production in the spring, according to Dr. Billy [...]