Avian flu outbreak worst on record
Although the Lone Star State has not had any confirmed cases, the worst avian flu outbreak on record has Texas [...]
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05, 2015
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05, 2015
Spring photo contest deadline nears
Bigger. Brighter. Better. This year’s Texas Farm Bureau spring photo contest is just that. But don’t miss out! The June [...]
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05, 2015
Texas House passes SJR 22
Texans will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment related to the right to hunt, fish and harvest [...]
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05, 2015
USDA reminds farmers to certify compliance by June 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form [...]
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05, 2015
Pecos County horses test positive for VS
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reported three horses in Pecos County tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS), a highly [...]
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05, 2015
Corn farmers urged to review ARC selection by May 29
The Texas Corn Producers Board said they have been notified by the Farm Service Agency (FSA)—on the advice of the [...]
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05, 2015
Ag and Agri-Food producers call for TPP agreement
As Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nations meet this week in Guam to continue negotiations, food producer and processor organizations from Canada, [...]
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05, 2015
Working landscapes reinforce conservation efforts
Landowners. Government. Working hand-in-hand to achieve common goals. Better habitat means greater wildlife resources. That means more income for the [...]
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05, 2015
NRCS to aid farmers, ranchers in 34 Texas counties in drought status
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest about $21 million in additional farm bill [...]
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05, 2015
El Niño rains cause concern for farmers
It's not very often that farmers and ranchers complain about the rain. For them, not only is water the essence [...]