Wet spring leads to increased rates of West Nile, EEE in horses
Texas horse owners are encouraged to talk to their veterinarians about vaccinations and booster vaccines for West Nile Virus and [...]
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08, 2015
Good grapes. Good wine.
It should be a banner year for Texas grapes. Some estimate it will be the largest Lone Star grape harvest [...]
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08, 2015
For Rent: One combine. Used twice a year.
Farmers who are tired of seeing their sometimes pricy equipment sit idle for months at a time may soon find [...]
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08, 2015
EPA water rule to take effect today
Agency claims ND injunction won't apply to Texas By Jessica Domel Field Editor A cloud of uncertainty remains as to [...]
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08, 2015
Airless tire developed for irrigation systems
Flat tires usually occur at the worst times-during harvest, in the rain or when its over 100 degrees outside. To [...]
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08, 2015
Rains a blessing and curse for Texas farmers
By Jessica Domel Field Editor For months, farmers, ranchers and consumers alike prayed for rain. It arrived, and we rejoiced [...]
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08, 2015
Improving foodborne illness identification
Whole genome sequencing is changing the way we investigate foodborne illnesses. In years past, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [...]
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08, 2015
USDA forecasts downturn in net farm income
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) predicts U.S. net farm income this year [...]
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08, 2015
Fish dying in North, East Texas ponds
High temperatures, cloudy days and cool thunderstorms are contributing to wholesale fish die-offs in farm ponds in North and East [...]
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08, 2015
Drought creeps back into Texas
Just weeks after much-needed rains graced the state, drought conditions have returned for 25 percent of Texas. That’s up from [...]