TFB FarmLead V tours California agriculture
A three-hour flight opened the doors for 12 Texas farmers and ranchers to view different agricultural operations and regulations in [...]
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08, 2016
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08, 2016
AFBF president tours Texas Hill Country ranch
By Jessica Domel News Editor Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of our nation’s capital, American Farm Bureau [...]
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08, 2016
West Nile, Zika viruses concern for Texas growers
By Shala Watson Staff Writer Summer means warm weather and a busy harvest season. This year, it’s also bringing an [...]
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08, 2016
Salmonella linked to backyard poultry
The ongoing salmonella outbreak has sickened 611 people in 45 states, including Texas, according to the Center for Disease Control [...]
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08, 2016
GMO labeling bill signed into law
Almost two weeks after the Senate gave final congressional approval for the GMO labeling bill, President Obama signed the law [...]
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07, 2016
New FAA drone rules impact agriculture
The drone market has skyrocketed in agriculture over the past several years. But farmers and ranchers have been waiting for [...]
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07, 2016
Several important FSA deadlines approaching
The Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) is urging farmers to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss [...]
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07, 2016
Indigo Cotton a new water efficiency product
Water is a precious resource, and the demand for water-efficient crops continues to grow. A Boston-based company has developed a [...]
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07, 2016
Produce is trending with consumers
Consumers continue to influence the food trends, including the produce market. And produce growers and companies are working to keep [...]
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07, 2016
Dry conditions fuel wildfire threat across Texas
The rains Texas received this spring and early summer have quickly turned the state into a tinderbox as warm temperatures [...]