Drought worsens across parts of Texas
Fall may have started in mid-September, but summer-like weather continues across parts of Texas–worsening drought conditions. The latest Water Weekly [...]
6
10, 2015
6
10, 2015
Dr. Judd: Prevention, action important in controlling bovine leukemia virus
To reduce the number of dairy and beef cattle infected with the bovine leukemia virus in the United States, veterinarians [...]
5
10, 2015
Ag/timber sales tax exemption registration expires Dec. 31
By Brant Wilbourn TFB Associate Director of Commodity and Regulatory Activities A valid agricultural and timber registration number is required [...]
5
10, 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership talks conclude
After years of negotiations, the United States and 11 Pacific Rim nations have concluded negotiations for what could be the [...]
5
10, 2015
4-H Grows Here: Celebrating National 4-H Week
This week, 4-H members from across the nation are celebrating their organization. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week [...]
2
10, 2015
Federal government funded through Dec. 11
The Senate has passed H.R. 719, a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR), by a vote of 78-20. The CR will fund [...]
2
10, 2015
Is it a good time to buy?
Last year, higher than normal land prices were fueled by gains in crop and livestock markets. But that’s changed in [...]
2
10, 2015
Tax relief extended for drought-stricken livestock producers
Farmers and ranchers in disaster areas who are forced to sell breeding livestock (except poultry) because of drought are not [...]
1
10, 2015
Poll shows broad support for Endangered Species Act reform
Most Americans think the Endangered Species Act is outdated and needs to be revised, a survey by Morning Consult shows. [...]
1
10, 2015
West Texas peanuts looking good
A wet and relatively mild summer has greatly helped the peanut crop in West Texas. Seminole farmer Greg Hughes tells [...]