Latest TWDB drought report: Conditions persist with reservoirs at 63 percent full
The Oct. 13 Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) drought report described that 49 percent of the Lone Star State is [...]
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10, 2014
Can genetic information improve cattle feedlot profitability?
In a recent Oklahoma State University study, researchers explored the use of genetic market panels to help improve profitability at [...]
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10, 2014
Declining commodity prices could undermine Texas land values
The recent falloff of commodity prices, combined with potential for rising interest rates, could trigger a decline in agricultural land [...]
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10, 2014
Private Land Stewardship Field Day set for Nov. 5, Coryell County
A multi-county Private Land Stewardship Field Day is set for Nov. 5 at two sites in Coryell County. The field [...]
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10, 2014
TAHC asserts temporary cattle fever quarantine: Cameron County
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established a new temporary [...]
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10, 2014
Dairy industry expands in the Texas Panhandle
The Texas dairy industry is enjoying a growth spurt, particularly in the Texas Panhandle, despite drought conditions over the past [...]
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10, 2014
October is Hog Out Month
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proclaims October as Hog Out Month to highlight its ongoing effort against the nearly [...]
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10, 2014
New ‘Top Dollar Angus’ program
The new Top Dollar Angus program aims to provide a link between ranchers and cattle feeders. The program is for [...]
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10, 2014
Lower Rio Grande Valley soil testing campaign runs through February
The Lower Rio Grande Valley annual soil testing campaign will run through Feb. 28, offered free by the Texas A&M [...]
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10, 2014
Availability of Texas hay hinges on location
Overall hay yields this year have been good, but the availability of hay supplies across Texas depends on location and [...]