Beef prices forecast low through 2019
Beef prices could remain low through 2019, according to industry experts. The quick cattle herd expansion after years of prolonged [...]
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10, 2016
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10, 2016
Agritourism liability signs available
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Farm visits help consumers connect the dots in agriculture. But are there ways for [...]
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10, 2016
Walnut caterpillar hits pecan trees
The walnut caterpillar has been spotted on some pecan trees in Central and South Texas this fall. Bald spots on [...]
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10, 2016
A ‘Cruz’ through Texas agriculture
Senator Ted Cruz worked his way through the Lone Star State this week, growing his Texas agricultural perspective. Texas Farm [...]
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10, 2016
State wildlife biologists encouraged by early success of deer hunters
There are reports of some big deer taken by Texas hunters in the first 10 days of archery season, although [...]
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10, 2016
WASDE predicts record soybean crop
By Jessica Domel News Editor Higher yields have once again pushed U.S. soybean production to record highs, according to a [...]
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10, 2016
Chinese honey, expenses weigh on Texas beekeepers
By Jessica Domel News Editor American honeybees are rebounding, but new reports indicate it may be beekeepers who are on [...]
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10, 2016
USDA to purchase $20 million of cheese
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to purchase $20 million of cheddar cheese to reduce a private cheese surplus [...]
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10, 2016
Scholarship opportunities for college ag majors
The National Sorghum Foundation and BASF announce a new joint scholarship program for the 2017-2018 school year. “We are excited [...]
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10, 2016
Salmonella outbreaks from backyard poultry declared over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has concluded its investigation into eight separate multi-state outbreaks of salmonella infections [...]