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
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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 [...]
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12, 2016
Ag groups seek delay of EPA’s WPS rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have petitioned the Environmental [...]
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12, 2016
USDA invests $225 million in conservation projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced 88 conservation projects across the country to improve water quality, combat drought, enhance [...]
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12, 2016
Promising winter grazing conditions across Texas
By Shala Watson Staff Writer The ample rainfall Texas received during the fall has helped provide a boost for forage [...]
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12, 2016
TSSWCB works to restore Monarch butterfly habitat
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is working in cooperation with 143 soil and water conservation districts [...]
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12, 2016
Demand for U.S. soy on the rise
The global demand for U.S. soy is on the rise due to market development by the soy checkoff program and [...]