Nation’s corn planting ahead of 2014 pace
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Crop Progress report, nearly 20 percent of the nation’s corn has [...]
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USDA grants $285 million in rural schools payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently declared $285 million will go to 41 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto [...]
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Two one-day grain grading workshops set for May 5-6, Amarillo
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host two Grain Grading workshops May 5-6 in Amarillo, marking 26 years for [...]
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Vector & Public Health Pest Control Training for May 12, Presidio
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will conduct a Vector & Public Health Pest Control Training May 12 in [...]
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House to consider H.R. 1732, the legislation to dry-up the WOTUS rule
The House is scheduled today to consider H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015, reports National Law Review. [...]
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TWDB approved $247,000 for rural projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved financial assistance for two rural water projects, according to TWDB news release. The [...]
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U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba could exceed $1 billion
More open trade with Cuba could boost agricultural exports and add jobs to the U.S. economy, according to Southwest Farm [...]
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Water quality training set for May 7, Kosse
A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality issues related to the Navasota River will be held from 1-5 p.m. [...]
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USDA explains current avian flu outbreaks
Dr. John Clifford, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Veterinary Office, recently held a press call to help [...]
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Shrimp, oyster regulations comment period open until May 21
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is currently seeking public comment on proposed changes in commercial shrimp and oyster [...]