Winter months give farmers, ranchers time to catch up
Fences need mending. Gates need welding. Equipment needs to be repaired or replaced. Tasks can pile up fast while farmers [...]
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01, 2017
4
01, 2017
TAHC adopts CWD, Trich rules
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) adopted two rules at its December meeting that went into effect Jan. 2. • [...]
3
01, 2017
Texas Farm Bureau sets legislative priorities
By Jessica Domel News Editor When the 85th Texas Legislature convenes this month, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) will be there—ready [...]
3
01, 2017
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. [...]
3
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 [...]
30
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 [...]
30
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 [...]
29
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? [...]
29
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 [...]