Drought drastically reduced in Texas
Less than one percent of Texas is now suffering from dry or drought conditions. That number is down from 4.3 [...]
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11, 2015
Demand high for Texas citrus
There’s good news for Texas citrus growers. Strong markets are waiting for their product this year, according to industry magazine [...]
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11, 2015
Researchers: High Plains cotton production can survive predicted climate changes
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Cotton production in the Texas High Plains can survive expected climate changes, especially if [...]
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11, 2015
FDA finalizes new Food Safety Modernization Act rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new rules for American produce growers and food importers. The FDA [...]
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11, 2015
Additional test helps diagnose stifle problems in horses
Narrowing down the cause of lameness inside a horse’s stifle joint isn’t easy, but a new test could help ease [...]
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11, 2015
European scientists: Glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer
A new report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveals glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans. Despite [...]
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11, 2015
EPA opens comment period for proposed action on Chlorpyrifos use
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for the public’s input on use of a popular insecticide, Chlorpyrifos. According to [...]
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11, 2015
Deadline for Pasture, Range, Forage Insurance approaches
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife The deadline is nearing for the perennial Pasture, Range and Forage Insurance sign-up, designed [...]
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11, 2015
FDA seeks comments on use of ‘natural’ on food labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to know what you think the term “natural” means for food products. Starting [...]
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11, 2015
Farmers urge Congress to make tax extenders permanent
With the year quickly coming to end, farmers and ranchers continue to ask Congress to reinstate and make permanent a [...]