Virtual reality used in veterinary education
Virtual reality (VR) is a popular trend for both entertainment and education. And for the first time, the technology is [...]
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05, 2016
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05, 2016
Texas broilers, eggs at six-week highs
Texas hit six-week highs for the amount of eggs laid and broilers placed at the end of last week. A [...]
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05, 2016
New appointees aim to grow Texas shrimp market
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced new members to the Texas Shrimp Advisory Committee, which is responsible for the [...]
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05, 2016
Researchers verify safety of GE crops
Genetically engineered (GE) crops are safe for consumption and have not been linked to cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, [...]
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05, 2016
Despite hail issues, Texas blackberries still available
Mother Nature struck again. This time it’s the blackberry crop in Medina. But local growers—including Love Creek Orchards—are still open [...]
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05, 2016
U.S. beef arrives in reopened South African market
U.S. beef recently arrived in South Africa following the reopening of the market earlier this year, according to the U.S. [...]
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05, 2016
More meat production forecast in 2017
The recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report shows livestock production and milk production are expected to increase in 2017. [...]
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05, 2016
Taiwan opens shipping lanes for U.S. lamb meat
For the first time in 13 years, U.S. lamb meat will be exported to Taiwan. Taiwan imported more than 17 [...]
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05, 2016
High Plains cotton farmers urged to look out for thrips
Cotton planting in the High Plains is in full swing, and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service warns farmers to [...]
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05, 2016
Texas cotton crop well underway
Cotton is planted, emerging and growing in parts of the Lone Star State. But others are still waiting to plant. [...]