Increased wheat yields with fungicide, seed treatment, varieties
Early last summer, wheat yields for Northeast Texas farmers were the best of all-time—the result of timely rains, fewer losses [...]
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12, 2014
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12, 2014
U.S. has global genetic influence
With the world’s best genetic record basis and as a leader in efficiency, the U.S. has foreign cattle producers looking [...]
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11, 2014
Military ag workshop set for Jan. 24, Georgetown
An agricultural workshop for active duty and veteran military service members offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas AgrAbility [...]
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11, 2014
FDA issues calorie labeling rules on menu and vending machines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two final rules requiring calories be listed on certain menus in chain restaurants, [...]
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11, 2014
‘Farmland’ available via On-Demand platforms
Didn’t get to see Farmland in theaters? The documentary is now available for rent and purchase via On-Demand platforms—providing more [...]
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11, 2014
AFBF disappointed in delayed action on 2014 RFS
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) expressed disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a delay in issuing [...]
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11, 2014
Legislative efforts, social media focus of Twitter conference
Twitter can serve as a tool to stay current on topics of interest, including legislative issues. To help Texas Farm [...]
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11, 2014
Two pesticide applicator trainings set in Overton
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering two private pesticide applicator trainings on Dec. 4 and Dec. 9 in Overton. [...]
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11, 2014
Red River Crops Conference set for Jan. 27-28, Childress
Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Services will host the second annual Red River Crops Conference [...]
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11, 2014
USDA offers ELAP assistance in over 40 states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will aid nearly 2,500 applicants with disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, [...]