Texas eggs rolling toward cage-free production
Retail interest in cage-free eggs gained additional momentum in April, and Texas egg producers are already making investments in new [...]
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05, 2016
Hay bales: The skinny on size
Hay comes in various sizes and quality. And size really does matter. It impacts the total weight of hay in [...]
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05, 2016
Texas red meat totals increase for April
Texas commercial red meat production for April was recorded at 362.2 million pounds, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
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05, 2016
Attention graduates: Jobs available in agriculture
By Jessica Domel News Editor Thousands of college students across Texas are walking the stage this month, collecting their diplomas [...]
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05, 2016
Virtual reality used in veterinary education
Virtual reality (VR) is a popular trend for both entertainment and education. And for the first time, the technology is [...]
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05, 2016
Texas broilers, eggs at six-week highs
Texas hit six-week highs for the amount of eggs laid and broilers placed at the end of last week. A [...]
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05, 2016
New appointees aim to grow Texas shrimp market
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced new members to the Texas Shrimp Advisory Committee, which is responsible for the [...]
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05, 2016
Researchers verify safety of GE crops
Genetically engineered (GE) crops are safe for consumption and have not been linked to cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, [...]
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05, 2016
Despite hail issues, Texas blackberries still available
Mother Nature struck again. This time it’s the blackberry crop in Medina. But local growers—including Love Creek Orchards—are still open [...]
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U.S. beef arrives in reopened South African market
U.S. beef recently arrived in South Africa following the reopening of the market earlier this year, according to the U.S. [...]