Will rain hurt the Plains cotton crop?
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Rain. It's a blessing for most Texans who now tire of ongoing drought-like conditions, but [...]
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10, 2015
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10, 2015
Drones may need to be registered
Use drones for fun? Or to scout crops and check on livestock? You may soon have to register the machines. [...]
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10, 2015
Two-part workshop to help beginning, small farmers, ranchers, veterans
Whether you’re looking to start a farm or ranch, have a small farm or ranch or are a veteran considering [...]
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10, 2015
Selective harvesting important for wildlife management
One of the most important wildlife management tools for hunters and landowners in Texas is selective harvest. Selective harvest is [...]
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10, 2015
Upcoming rains more of a prelude than El Niño
By Robert Burns Texas A&M AgriLife The forecast of rains for Texas this week will be music to many farmers [...]
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10, 2015
Drought worsens in East Texas
There’s both good news and bad news when it comes to the drought situation in Texas. First, the good news: [...]
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10, 2015
Firefighters battle fires across parched Texas
Dry air and an abundance of vegetation brought on by spring rains are fueling fires across parts of Texas. The [...]
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10, 2015
Lamar County Farm Bureau recognized for innovation
A community mourning the loss of one of its own is being recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation for [...]
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10, 2015
With organic rice in demand, scientists to help farmers improve production
Organic rice is increasingly desired by U.S. consumers, but farmers know that growing the grain chemically free can mean providing [...]
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10, 2015
Sequestration could affect farm bill payments
By Jessica Domel Field Editor Texas farmers and ranchers relying on farm bill safety net programs will have to wait [...]