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 [...]
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12, 2015
Texas state checkoff program begins second year
AUSTIN, Texas–After a successful inaugural year, the Texas state beef checkoff program began its second year of collections that fund [...]
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12, 2015
Baylor County named ‘Most Outstanding County Farm Bureau’
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Several audiences, a consistent message and a dedicated board led one county Farm Bureau to [...]
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12, 2015
Friday winter holidays raise risk of equipment theft
With Christmas and New Year’s day both falling on Fridays, the potential for theft of equipment is especially high, according [...]
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12, 2015
Barbecue town hall meeting attracts owners, pitmasters to Texas A&M
By Blair Fannin Texas A&M AgriLife Low corn prices are helping to produce more pounds of meat, whether it’s beef, [...]