Beef checkoff sets FY2016 plan of work
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $42 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign [...]
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09, 2015
Cattle cloning project mooooving forward
West Texas A&M University has reached a milestone in the third year of their cattle cloning project–13 calves born of [...]
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09, 2015
Safety grants available as National Farm Safety Week approaches
National Farm Safety week is coming up in a few days. To celebrate, the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of [...]
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09, 2015
New ear tags to track cattle well-being
Checking up on your cattle is about to become a whole lot easier. Dr. Bob Judd, host of Texas Vet [...]
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09, 2015
Dr. Judd: Pick carefully when crossbreeding cattle
Crossbreeding has been used for years across the state. But how do you know if you’re selecting the right breeds [...]
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09, 2015
Officials confirm CWD case in Lavaca County
A captive white-tailed deer in a Lavaca County deer breeding facility has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The [...]
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09, 2015
It’s pumpkin time!
Texas-grown pumpkins are arriving in stores across the state to the delight of fall lovers everywhere. Growers like Jason Pyle, [...]
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09, 2015
Cargill to sell Plainview plant
For sale: One large industrial property formerly operated as a meat plant in Plainview. On Friday, Cargill announced it had [...]
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09, 2015
AgriLife releases wheat variety ‘picks’
The research is done and the winners are in. Texas A&M AgriLife has released its wheat variety “picks,” or suggestions, [...]
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09, 2015
Texas Christmas tree growers prepare for holiday season
By Jessica Domel Field Editor The holiday season is still a few months away. But Texas Christmas tree growers are [...]