Number of organic farms continues to grow
After a decade of continued growth, organic farms still remain on the rise, according to new data from the U.S. [...]
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04, 2016
Rollback taxes on ag valuation to be studied in interim
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Farming and ranching is a tough business. Volatile markets, weather impacts and uncertainty are part [...]
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04, 2016
Dicamba proposed for GE cotton, soybeans
Cotton and soybean growers may be closer to having another tool to reduce the spread of glyphosate-resistant weeds. The Environmental [...]
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04, 2016
Drought conditions persist in Texas Panhandle
Texas has received above normal rainfall in March throughout most parts of the state. Historic flooding in East Texas gave [...]
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04, 2016
Agriculture thrives, evolves within DFW metroplex
By Shala Watson Public Relations Intern Dallas is known for its big city lights and high rise buildings. But a [...]
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04, 2016
Keys to sustaining this year’s Texas bobwhite quail
Can this year’s high population of bobwhite quail in Texas be sustained? It’s a question Dr. Dale Rollins is being [...]
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04, 2016
Texas Food Connection events bring farmers, consumers together
Food. It’s a simple connection everyone shares. And a year-round effort—Texas Food Connection Day—brings farmers and consumers together to celebrate [...]
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04, 2016
New CWD cases discovered at captive deer breeding facilities
Two new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Texas captive deer, including the first confirmed from a live test [...]
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04, 2016
Upcoming seminar to focus on rural land loss
From 2007-2012, Texas saw a net loss of nearly 1.1 million acres of privately-owned farms, ranches and forests. The Texas [...]
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04, 2016
AFBF: Row crop outlook bearish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Prospective Plantings Report released yesterday suggests low prices for corn and rice will continue, extending [...]