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 [...]
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04, 2015
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04, 2015
Rains cause South Texas fallow fields, missed crop deadlines
According to the National Weather Service, rainfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches fell across wide areas of the Coastal [...]
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04, 2015
AFBF urges Congress to reauthorize Grain Standards Act
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) leaders recently urged Congress to reauthorize the Grain Standards Act, according to an AFBF news [...]
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04, 2015
Applicants sought for Family Land Heritage program
Family farmers and ranchers are invited to apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Family Land Heritage (FLH) program. [...]
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04, 2015
AgriLife’s Multi-County Wheat Tour slated for May 1
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will conduct a Multi-County Wheat Tour for residents of Taylor, Callahan, Shackelford and [...]
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04, 2015
Rancher Roundtable’s prescribed fire training set for May 13-15, Abilene
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) and several state and federal agencies will conduct the Rancher Roundtable: Facilitating the [...]
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04, 2015
TWDB to host first Water U! work session April 29, Austin
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will host its first Water U! work session at 8:30 a.m. on April 29 [...]
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04, 2015
Frankston farmers receive TFA’s Outstanding Tree Farm award
Richard and Pat Saunders’ tree operation in Frankston has been recognized by the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) as the 2015 [...]
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04, 2015
Today marks 45th anniversary of Earth Day
This year, Earth Day is celebrating its 45th anniversary on April 22. The first Earth Day in 1970 is what [...]
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04, 2015
Blue Bell pulls all its products from shelves
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the listeria outbreak that prompted Blue Bell Creameries to recall their entire [...]