New vaccine targets cattle fever ticks in Texas
The cattle fever tick, and the disease it carries, has the capability to cripple the Texas cattle industry, if not [...]
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03, 2016
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03, 2016
Six tips for accurate seed placement
A sense of uncertainty looms with each planting season. Markets, weather and pests can wreak havoc on a crop. But [...]
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03, 2016
Tarleton receives grant for gardening programs, outreach
Students at Tarleton State University will soon be able to take sustainable food-related courses thanks to a U.S. Department of [...]
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03, 2016
EQIP application deadline approaches
The deadline to apply for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is just around the corner. Applications must be submitted to [...]
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03, 2016
Sorghum farmers on standby as courts review Transform
By Justin Green Staff Writer Though it may be beneficial for sorghum growers, Dow AgroSciences’ Transform WG might not be [...]
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03, 2016
Reduce herd losses to blackleg
Clostridial diseases can challenge the health of a cow herd. And blackleg is one disease that many ranchers often encounter. [...]
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03, 2016
Bring agriculture to life in your school
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Agriculture is a mystery for some students. Its deep roots in Texas lie just beyond [...]
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03, 2016
Texas onion farmers don’t want El Niño
Onion farmers in Texas faced serious issues with the rainfall the state received last year, according to The Packer. The [...]
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03, 2016
GMO labeling bill moves forward
A seven-page bipartisan bill that calls for a voluntary national standard for GMO labeling is moving forward. This morning, the [...]
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03, 2016
Drop in farmland acres, increase in farm size
A recent report shows a million-acre drop in farmland acres and an increase in farm size. It’s a slow-moving, but [...]