Study shows jobs in ag expected to rise rapidly
A recent study by Purdue University economists indicated that jobs within agriculture are expected to rise rapidly within the next [...]
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09, 2016
Organic sales jump 13 percent from 2014
Organic sales went up 13 percent in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) [...]
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09, 2016
Texas corn farmers appointed to national leadership positions
Six Texas corn farmers were recently chosen to serve in key advising positions for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), [...]
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09, 2016
Nation’s first cotton bale sells for $16,500
The official certified first bale of cotton sold for $16,500, including add-ons and a $3,000 donation, at the First Bale [...]
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09, 2016
Take classroom learning outside
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor A little dirt never hurt. And Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Learning from the Ground Up program [...]
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09, 2016
Grazing management could increase profit for ranchers
Better grazing management can help cut winter feeding costs and could increase profits for ranchers, according to research from the [...]
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09, 2016
EPA says glyphosate likely not carcinogenic
After much controversy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report concluding that glyphosate is likely not carcinogenic to humans. [...]
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09, 2016
Protect your wallet, identity with VerifID
By Shala Watson Staff Writer It can start with a sudden drop in your checking account. A suspicious call from [...]
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09, 2016
Celebrating Texas agriculture at the State Fair
By Jessica Domel News Editor Big Tex is tipping his legendary hat to Texas farmers, ranchers and dairymen. The 55-foot [...]
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09, 2016
Favorable forage conditions heading into fall
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Fall has arrived. But in typical Texas style, the hot temperatures are still hanging on. [...]