USDA surveys beekeepers on health of bee colonies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reaching out to beekeepers and farmers across the nation [...]
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12, 2015
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12, 2015
APHIS changes GE wheat permitting requirements
Beginning Jan. 1, developers of genetically engineered (GE) wheat varieties must apply for permits before conducting field tests. The U.S. [...]
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12, 2015
Water conservation policy effectiveness depends on farmer economics
By Kay Ledbetter (VERNON, Texas)—Farming is a business, and the actions of farmers will be based on economics—even when it [...]
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12, 2015
TFB members named to CBB appointments
Texas Farm Bureau members Dave Edmiston and Don Smith have been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board by U.S. Secretary [...]
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12, 2015
Farmers, ag organizations ask USDA to consider cottonseed coverage
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A combination of high inputs, low prices and no safety net could spell disaster for [...]
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12, 2015
Comment deadline extended for EPA certification rule for pesticide applicators
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 171—Certification of Pesticide Applicators—which sets [...]
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12, 2015
Texas represented on national YF&R Committee
Chandler and Jenna Bowers, members of the Carson-Armstrong County Farm Bureau in the Texas Panhandle, have been appointed to the [...]
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12, 2015
Future TFB leaders to meet in January
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Young farmers and ranchers will inherit a bright future and a strong legacy. And leave [...]
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12, 2015
USDA closes loophole on definition of ‘actively engaged’
Since 1987, the broad definition of “actively engaged” resulted in some general partnerships and joint ventures adding managers to the [...]
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12, 2015
Survey to gather feedback on USDA programs
A new online survey launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will collect feedback from farmers and ranchers about [...]