Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak officially over
The outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis that affected horses and cattle across Texas, Nebraska and Colorado is considered over, according to [...]
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12, 2014
Texas Panhandle dairies continue to grow
Texas is responsible for nearly 5 percent of U.S. milk production, an increase of 1.5 percent from 1999. That increase [...]
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12, 2014
U.S. hog numbers show increase
The U.S. hog and pig inventory is up 2 percent from last year, totaling 66.1 million head as of Dec. [...]
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12, 2014
Report shows no threat from pesticide residue on foods
Pesticide chemical levels found on scores of foods tested during 2013 are at levels that do not pose a threat [...]
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12, 2014
Cotton prices to stay flat in 2015
Due to a large world supply and low consumption rates, cotton prices are projected to remain flat heading into 2015, [...]
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12, 2014
Russia restricts wheat exports
The Russian government recently announced a resolution to restrict wheat exports starting Feb. 1, 2015. According to Agri-Pulse, the export [...]
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12, 2014
USFRA launches ‘how to farm’ video series
In an effort to engage consumers in farm and ranch activities, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance launched a series [...]
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12, 2014
USDA extends CSP rule comment period
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the public comment period on the Conservation [...]
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12, 2014
New survey shows consumer preferences
A new survey conducted by Oklahoma State University measured consumers’ preferences on meat consumption and labeling requirements. The November Food [...]
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12, 2014
South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course set for January, San Antonio
The annual South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course, presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) and Bexar County Beef [...]