Threats to federal crop insurance loom
By Jessica Domel Field Editor A deal that was expected to save crop insurance programs from $3 billion in cuts [...]
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11, 2015
Wet spring, fall prompts wheat planting issues in some areas of Texas
By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Mother Nature planted a wheat crop, and now producers want to know if it [...]
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11, 2015
Report: Texas to be drought-free by February
Good news, Texas. By the end of February, Texas is likely to be drought-free. That’s according to a new seasonal [...]
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11, 2015
‘Farmland’ movie lesson plans now available for teachers
To help engage high school students across the nation, the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has released a set [...]
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11, 2015
Cattle marketing, animal welfare to be featured at BIG Conference
By Blair Fannin Texas A&M AgriLife Cattle marketing options, animal welfare standards and herd restocking will be featured topics at [...]
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11, 2015
Thanksgiving turkey preparation tips
With Thanksgiving just days away, many families across the United States are already preparing for the big day. For those [...]
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11, 2015
TWDB to open 2016 Funding Cycle for SWIFT on Dec. 1
By Kathleen Jackson Board Member, Texas Water Development Board Earlier this year, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved over [...]
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11, 2015
Fall, winter rainfall good for Texas wildflowers, shrubs
The majority of the Lone Star State has been blessed with rains over the past few weeks, which could mean [...]
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11, 2015
Texas Farm Bureau announces Excellence in Agriculture finalists
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor For their dedication to Texas agriculture, local communities and their families, three couples have been [...]
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11, 2015
Texas Farm Bureau announces Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher finalists
By Jessica Domel Field Editor For their service to rural Texas and their performance as agricultural producers, Texas Farm Bureau [...]