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. [...]
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09, 2016
Anthrax case found in Southwest Texas deer
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has confirmed anthrax in about 30 white-tailed deer at a Kinney County Ranch in [...]
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09, 2016
Upcoming citrus referendum targets pests, diseases
Texas citrus growers in the Rio Grande Valley will vote in October whether to take a next step in their [...]
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09, 2016
Texas pumpkin crop looking good
Despite some struggles this summer, Texas pumpkin crops are in good shape, according to Matt Norton, owner of Fiddlesticks Farms [...]