House subcommittee examines implementation of 2014 Farm Bill
Farm bill implementation was the topic of a recent public hearing held by Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark), chairman of the [...]
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03, 2015
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03, 2015
Annual Texas wheat grower survey results released
An annual survey conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service records the number of [...]
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03, 2015
USDA proposes definition of farming to close loophole
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements [...]
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03, 2015
USDA extends ARC, PLC deadlines
American farmers and ranchers have a few more days to select which farm bill safety net program they'd like to [...]
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03, 2015
Farm Bureau members making a difference on WOTUS
The vigilant outreach efforts of Farm Bureau members across the nation are making a difference, with key votes in the [...]
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03, 2015
EPA approves Transform use in Texas for sugarcane aphids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Section 18 emergency use exemptions for four states, including Texas, for application [...]
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03, 2015
Free online BQA certification through April 15
Ranchers, feeders and dairymen can earn free Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification through April 15, reports Drovers CattleNetwork. The offer [...]
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03, 2015
Renew expiring 2011 CSP contracts by March 31
Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who signed Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contracts in 2011 with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s [...]
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03, 2015
Growing health concerns for Texas-Mexico border cattle
As Texas continues dealing with violence and other critical issues along the Texas-Mexico border, the threat of an animal disease [...]
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03, 2015
Backyard Basics Expo set for March 28, San Antonio
The Backyard Basics Exposition will provide information, educational opportunities and hands-on demonstrations related to producing, preparing and preserving homegrown and [...]