Abbott declares state of disaster in Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday declared a state of disaster in nine Southeast Texas counties after severe weather and flooding. Abbott [...]
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04, 2016
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04, 2016
Sorghum farmers prepare for sugarcane aphid increase
Early indications suggest that Texas sorghum farmers will continue to battle sugarcane aphids this year as their numbers keep rising. [...]
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04, 2016
Take defense against spring pests
By Shala Watson TFB Public Relations Intern Spring green up is here and the warmer temperatures are bringing unwelcome guests—flies [...]
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04, 2016
Bacon wins TFB Collegiate Discussion Meet
Agriculture’s future is bright, and college students took advantage of opportunities to discuss its future during Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) [...]
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04, 2016
State agencies promote Soil and Water Stewardship Week
The Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board are working in [...]
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04, 2016
Farms face increased financial pressure
This week, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall told lawmakers low commodity prices and falling net farm income are [...]
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04, 2016
Cotton farmers evaluate planting options
Decision time is here for High Plains cotton farmers as planting season approaches. With low commodity prices, input costs rising [...]
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04, 2016
New online beef resources available
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Beef Council have developed a new comprehensive website that offers instructional [...]
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04, 2016
Rains bring mixed feelings for Gulf Coast farmers
By Shala Watson TFB Public Relations Intern Recent heavy rains in Matagorda County this week have brought mixed feelings for [...]
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04, 2016
Eminent domain hearing focuses on landowners
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor High stakes negotiations and low-ball offers occur too often during eminent domain proceedings in the [...]