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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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
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
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 [...]
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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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TFB member wins Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
He found it. He fixed it. And he walked away a winner. Texas Farm Bureau member Matt Mahler was named [...]
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11, 2015
Farm Bureau launches new farmer veteran mentorship project
A new project by the American Farm Bureau Federation aims to connect veterans with experienced farmers. The Patriot Project, launched [...]
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11, 2015
Cattle prices softening due to U.S. herd expansion
By Blair Fannin Texas A&M AgriLife The nation’s beef cattle producers are in expansion mode and record-high cattle prices have [...]
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11, 2015
Texas drought continues to dwindle
Less than 5 percent of Texas is now suffering from dry and moderate drought conditions thanks to recent rains. Lingering [...]