Program helps make a difference in rural communities
Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program provides opportunities for farmers to make a difference in rural communities nationwide. Eligible [...]
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2016 farm income to surpass original estimates
Following a drop in input prices and farm expenses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts the 2016 net farm [...]
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08, 2016
AgLead XII gets look at Midwest agriculture
By Shala Watson Staff Writer A tour through America’s Heartland offered unique experiences and a better understanding of agricultural issues [...]
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08, 2016
Texas family’s conservation efforts restore ranch’s productivity
By Melissa Blair NRCS Public Affairs Specialist Becky Sultemeier and her husband, Shelby, run a Red Brangus cattle operation on [...]
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08, 2016
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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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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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 [...]