Coastal Land Legacy Initiative promotes benefits of conservation easements
The Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) is helping to advance the conservation of privately owned lands in the Gulf Coast [...]
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10, 2016
USDA releases agricultural trade projections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in September. The agency forecasts a rise [...]
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10, 2016
Texas farmer Jeremy Brown needs your vote
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A Texas farmer could be a national spokesperson for agriculture. But he needs your vote. [...]
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10, 2016
USDA invests in rural America
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new private investment fund with the potential to inject [...]
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10, 2016
Brazil lifts ban on U.S. corn imports
Brazilian regulators have lifted the ban on GMO corn imports. The National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) met recently to authorize [...]
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10, 2016
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
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 [...]