Increased armyworm activity in hayfields, pastures
Recent rains and cooler temperatures have brought some pest problems for Texas farmers and ranchers. Fall armyworm activity is on [...]
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08, 2016
Atrazine decision could cost Texas farmers millions
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Corn, sorghum and sugarcane farmers could see decreased weed management options if the Environmental Protection [...]
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08, 2016
Longtime champion of farmers, ranchers passes away
Former Texas State Senator Bill Sims of San Angelo, a longtime champion of Texas agriculture and close friend of Texas [...]
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08, 2016
New commercial drone regulations take effect today
The new commercial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone regulations go into effect this week, easing some burdensome regulations for farmers and [...]
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08, 2016
New CWD zones, carcass regulations adopted
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved new chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and approved new regulations restricting carcass [...]
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08, 2016
Planet Agriculture exhibit brings the farm to you
Fall means cooler weather for Texans to enjoy, and it brings Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Planet Agriculture exhibit to livestock [...]
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08, 2016
Farm exports forecast to jump $6 billion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts agricultural exports to increase by $6 billion, totaling $133 billion in the fiscal [...]
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08, 2016
Breeding soundness exams help prevent financial losses
Breeding soundness exams can help prevent financial losses for ranchers, according to AgriLife Today. Late fall and early winter is [...]
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08, 2016
Gins may be able to clean rain-damaged cotton
By Jessica Domel News Editor There’s at least some good news for Texas cotton farmers impacted by large amounts of [...]
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08, 2016
AgriLife works to strengthen vegetable production program
Texas retailers want locally grown produce. And AgriLife researchers and farmers are working to strengthen vegetable production in Texas to [...]