New app can help protect herds from heat stress
Prolonged heat exposure can cause problems for cattle herds. But there’s a new tool available for ranchers to help detect [...]
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09, 2016
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09, 2016
Driverless tractors revealed at Farm Progress Show
Driverless tractors are no longer a concept of the future as the first equipment was demoed at the Farm Progress [...]
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09, 2016
Sheep, goat raisers vote to increase predator assessment
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Texas sheep and goat raisers have taken a stand to fight together against a common [...]
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09, 2016
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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08, 2016
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 [...]