Deadline approaches for Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference
By Julie Tomascik Publications Editor Young farmers and ranchers will inherit a bright future and a strong legacy. And leave [...]
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Congress to consider GMO labeling, TPP approval in new year
Lawmakers are back in Washington, D.C. after the holiday break. According to POLITICO, GMO labeling, child nutrition authorization, approval of [...]
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01, 2016
Winter storm Goliath takes toll on Texas dairy industry
A storm that dropped multiple inches of snow across the Plains area of Texas has delivered a powerful punch to [...]
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01, 2016
Increased TDA fees now in effect
Texas farmers and ranchers will be paying more for more than 100 state fees this year. The proposed fee increases [...]
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01, 2016
Crop, livestock projections outlined for 2016
Lower crop prices are expected to continue until a production shortage in the U.S. or other major producing region occurs, [...]
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01, 2016
Food industry given more time to define ‘natural’
Food industry groups now have more time to weigh in on what "natural" should denote on product labels. The Food [...]
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01, 2016
Pay close attention to grazing leases
A handshake and verbal agreement. They were once the mark of Western ranchers, but handshake deals can easily fall apart [...]
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01, 2016
Red meat prices should drop more in next few months
There is some good news for meat eaters in 2016. Prices are expected to drop, according to an article in [...]
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01, 2016
Texas state veterinarian to retire Dec. 31, 2015
Dr. Dee Ellis, state veterinarian and executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), has announced he will retire [...]
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01, 2016
Second dove hunting season big business for Texas economy
The second dove hunting season is underway in Texas, and the activity is big business for the Lone Star State’s [...]