Boaters: Take action against zebra mussels
Lake goers are urged to clean their boats after use, especially during the summer months, to prevent spreading zebra mussels. [...]
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05, 2016
Commodity prices affecting equipment sales
By Jessica Domel News Editor With uncertainty in the air and low commodity prices on the horizon, farmers and ranchers [...]
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05, 2016
Drought conditions still linger in far West Texas
It’s raining, but not enough in far West Texas where abnormally dry conditions remain, according to the Texas Water Development [...]
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05, 2016
Preventative measures help sorghum farmers save money
Sugarcane aphids continue to wreak havoc on Texas farms. The tiny pest caused about $31 million in damage in the [...]
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05, 2016
Sorghum draws interest from foreign investors
The 2015 sorghum crop, valued at $1.97 billion, was the largest in nearly 20 years, according to AgWeb. But its [...]
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05, 2016
Meat exports beef up March numbers
American-raised beef and pork are regaining lost ground in the global market after a frustrating 2015. U.S. beef and pork [...]
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05, 2016
USDA funds available for antimicrobial resistance research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced $6 million in research funds is available to address antimicrobial resistance. The [...]
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05, 2016
USDA announces CRP results
More than 800,000 acres were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom [...]
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05, 2016
Loans may come easier to Texas small businesses
Texas farmers and ranchers may find it easier to get a loan thanks to the help of a partnership of [...]
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05, 2016
Recent rains flood Texas rice fields
Spring rains in Texas are often unpredictable, making it tough for farmers to plan. And the lingering El Niño weather [...]