Food Waste Challenge to help consumers
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) is asking consumers to become partners on being good stewards of land and resources by [...]
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American Sugar Alliance sets sights on new farm bill
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern U.S. and Texas sugar farmers are hoping a strong farm policy and a new [...]
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01, 2017
Soil health depends on temperature
Although not a new concept, Texas cotton farmers are showing more interest in no-till farming. Due to the increasing heat, [...]
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01, 2017
New World screwworm makes appearance in Florida’s mainland
A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals was said to be eliminated during the late 20th Century. [...]
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01, 2017
Rare hybrid ‘blob’ quail bagged near Big Spring
Dr. Dale Rollins, executive director of the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch, has been hunting quail for 50 years. He had [...]
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01, 2017
AFBF economic team gives strategic view of ag sector
While farm income is down across the board, today’s farm economy is noticeably different than it was in the 1980s, [...]
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01, 2017
Farm succession planning requires careful thought
Farm succession planning is complex and requires careful thought, according to David Marrison, associate professor, The Ohio State University Extension. [...]
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Outlook for U.S. crop prices continues to be below average
The U.S. grain price outlook and crop demand for 2017-2018 will likely show no major changes, according to Dr. Pat [...]
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01, 2017
Expanding herds, growing supply offset by strong demand
Consumers should see ample supplies of their favorite meats in 2017. Brisk demand will keep prices from falling too much [...]
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01, 2017
U.S.-Cuba ag trade poised for growth
Opening trade with Cuba presents clear market opportunities for U.S. agriculture. Experts at a workshop at the 2017 American Farm [...]