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 [...]
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05, 2017
Fever ticks confirmed on Webb-Zapata County premises
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed the presence of cattle fever ticks on cattle originating from premises located in [...]
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05, 2017
AFBF opens applications for Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is opening online applications for its fourth Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge to coincide with National [...]
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05, 2017
Wildfire assistance deadline extended to May 31
The deadline to apply for wildfire assistance through the Texas Farm Bureau Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund has been extended. Applications [...]
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05, 2017
Heat, insects destroy RGV produce
The Valley Morning Star reports produce growers in the Rio Grande Valley are struggling to save their cool season crops [...]
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05, 2017
Soil and Water Stewardship Week highlights voluntary land stewardship
In Texas, Soil and Water Stewardship Week is April 30-May 7 and the focus this year is “No Land No [...]
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Death tax repeal included in new White House tax plan
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor It looks like the Trump administration will attempt to bury the death tax once and [...]