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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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 [...]
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12, 2015
Local farmers, community donate harvest to high school seniors
By Jessica Domel Field Editor They planted the seeds. Nourished them. Prepared for a fruitful harvest. For the farmers of [...]
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12, 2015
USDA trade mission spurs record ethanol exports to China
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a significant jump in ethanol exports to China this year, following a [...]
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12, 2015
USFRA announces next Food Dialogue event
While the concept of sustainability has different meanings for different people, most consumers agree it's becoming increasingly important in food [...]
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12, 2015
Texas A&M unmanned aerial systems teams meet
By Robert Burns Team members of the Texas A&M Coordinated Agricultural Unmanned Aerial Systems Project had a lot to “show [...]
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12, 2015
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
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 [...]