Finer raw cotton proves superior in oil absorbency
Cotton, a longtime staple crop on the South Plains and major part of the region’s economy, is growing into a [...]
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02, 2017
Corn use expected to grow over next decade
The United States Department of Agriculture recently released its agricultural projections through 2026. It suggests that demand for U.S. corn [...]
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02, 2017
International Livestock Congress to discuss future of animal agriculture
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Texas ranchers know firsthand the struggles that come with raising a herd. An opportunity [...]
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02, 2017
West Texas farmers explore new use for old crop
Barley is a crop that is typically harvested earlier than corn or cotton and used for livestock feed. But a [...]
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02, 2017
Representative farms face cash shortfalls
A majority of representative farms in major U.S. production regions used to project future farm financial conditions would face serious [...]
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02, 2017
Duvall urges farmers, ranchers to engage on ag issues
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s public policy agenda shares much in common with the Trump administration on issues like regulatory [...]
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02, 2017
Capital Farm Credit offers financial tips
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Low commodity prices and tight margins are putting the squeeze on many farmers and ranchers. [...]
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02, 2017
Deflation changes meat purchase habits
Despite years of increasing prices in a volume-challenged marketplace, deflation is overwhelmingly changing meat purchase intents yet again, according to [...]
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02, 2017
Vegetable harvest underway in Lower Rio Grande Valley
Vegetable growers across most of South Texas are hoping the unseasonably-warm winter will remain now that planting has begun to [...]