USDA funds available for antimicrobial resistance research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced $6 million in research funds is available to address antimicrobial resistance. The [...]
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USDA announces CRP results
More than 800,000 acres were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom [...]
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05, 2016
Loans may come easier to Texas small businesses
Texas farmers and ranchers may find it easier to get a loan thanks to the help of a partnership of [...]
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05, 2016
Recent rains flood Texas rice fields
Spring rains in Texas are often unpredictable, making it tough for farmers to plan. And the lingering El Niño weather [...]
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Diversity of Texas economy provides job gains
While the Texas economy is not growing at the rate it did in 2013 and 2014, it continues to have [...]
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Texas farmer first to plant new cottonseed variety
By Jessica Domel News Editor A new cotton variety expected to help farmers battle weed resistance and expand yield protection [...]
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05, 2016
Applications open for TCFA Junior Fed Beef Career and Leadership Program
High school juniors and seniors with an interest in pursuing a career in the fed beef industry are encouraged to [...]
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How are Texas crops faring?
Parts of Texas saw significant rainfall last week, which delayed planting in some areas. Parts of East Texas saw up [...]
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Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund aims to help agribusinesses
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the launch of a new private investment fund that can potentially [...]
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AgriLife tests potato psyllid for insecticide resistance
Texas potato farmers face a psyllid with growing resistance to insecticides. The pest made its way to the Rio Grande [...]